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Vehicle Speed Control complaints

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Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2000

Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STOPPING AND ENGINE REACHES 750 RPM, ENGINE SURGES BY 300 RPM BEFORE DECREASING TO IDLE AT ABOUT 650 RPM. IF BRAKE IS NOT HELD TIGHT, CAR WILL LURCH FORWARD AND HIT ANYTHING IN FRONT OF IT. DEALER SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX PROBLEM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, AND WITH DIFFERENT DEALERS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #719173

Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1999

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PLACED INTO REVERSE IT PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES APPLIED, BACKED INTO A BUILDING VERY FAST, JUMPING AT LEAST SEVEN FEET IN THE AIR, AND LANDING BACK ON ALL FOUR WHEELS BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #851896

Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 1999

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

WHEN TAKING THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND RAN INTO SOME TYPE OF BUSHES. *AK

NHTSA ODI #849943

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1999

Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY A T APPROX 30-40 MPH, GOT READY TO SLOW DOWN , AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE RPMS SHOT UP TO 4 OR 5. HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #848555

Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 1999

Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash

DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAUSED VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF UNEXPECTEDLY UP TO SPEEDS OF 50 MPH WHILE IN REVERSE, DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HITTING A BUILDING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #847996

Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 1999

Vehicle Speed Control

ON-GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI #844248

Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 1999

Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed ControlFire

WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WEENT TO FLOOR. DRIVER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFT TO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #844158

Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 1999

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL FROM HIGH SPEED ON A RURAL AREA ROAD, THE CONSUMER IS DEAD. *AK

NHTSA ODI #842853

Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 1999

Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #707935

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 1999

SteeringUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control

RMPS WILL REV UP, AND ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING PUMP AND SWITCH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON BUT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS NOT IMPROVED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #838799

Official recalls

00V421002 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Dec 18, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.

98V183000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch

Aug 6, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.

98V045002 · Vehicle Speed Control

Mar 3, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.

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NHTSA investigations

PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate

Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.

PE00007 · Door Panel/garnish Separation

Opened Feb 2, 2000 · Closed Jul 18, 2000

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

ALLEGED THAT THE PLASTIC GARNISH PANELS MOUNTED ON DOORS DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTINGS, SOMETIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION

EA99028 · Steering Shaft Binding

Opened Sep 10, 1999 · Closed Jul 26, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering

There is no summary currently available

PE99030 · Steering Shaft Binding

Opened May 3, 1999 · Closed Sep 10, 1999

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering

There is no summary currently available