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Defect summary: The accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable, or a broken accelerator control cable. Consequence summary: If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and/or loss of throttle control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. Requested corrective summary: Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.
While driving 65 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing loss of control, also, vehicle caught on fire due to pressure of applying the brakes. Cause unknown.
- Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Jamestown, NC, USA