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: the contact stated while driving 55 mph under normal road conditions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 95 mph. After being taken to the service dealer, it was determined that the cruise control cable bent, and caused the sudden acceleration. The consumer tried using the brakes with no success, the consumer finally turned the ignition off and was able to coast to the emergency lane. The consumer used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle and shifting the transmissions in to low. Updated 12/28/06.
As the consumer turned the key in the ignition, not even having time to place the gear into drive, the vehicle took off with a power surge in reverse. Consumer was parked in driveway in the park position, while turning the ignition, still in park, the car took off in reverse down the driveway across the alley and landed in the neighbors pool.
As the consumer turned the key in the ignition, not even having time to place the gear into drive, the vehicle took off with a power surge in reverse.*yhconsumer was parked in the driveway in the park position, while turning the ignition, still in park, the vehicle took off in reverse down the driveway, across the alley, and landed in the neighbors pool.
Upon starting ignition vehicle accellarated into reverse, causing an accident. Please provide vehicle identification number and also any further information.
- Coppell, TX, USA
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