Issue ID | 443647 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10044279 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | RIVIERA |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 18/10/03 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving 70 mph with the cruise control engaged, gas pedal descended to the floor, causing the vehicle to surge to 120 mph. When attempting to brake vehicle vibrated violently which burned the brake pads. Vehicle continued to drive at 120 mph for half a mile before driver was able to shut off the engine. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HOMOSASSA, FL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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