NHTSA Complaint #968759 — 1991 MERCURY COUGAR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	968759
Vehicle	1991 MERCURY COUGAR
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	June 28, 1995
Date Filed	July 13, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 55 MPH, THROTTLE WENT INTO OPEN POSITION, HAVE PUT NEUTRAL AND TURN IGNITION OFF PULLED OFF HWY. *AK

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