NHTSA Complaint #980883 — 1985 VOLVO 240

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 980883
Vehicle 1985 VOLVO 240
Component VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State LA

Consumer Description

WHILE BACKING OUT, WITH FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE, WITHOUT PRESSING GAS, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A HOUSE, IN REVERSE. *AK

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