NHTSA Complaint #982530 — 1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	982530
Vehicle	1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	April 1, 1996
Date Filed	April 9, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

DRIVER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. *AK

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