Issue ID | 378951 |
Internal NHTSA # | 8017304 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 29/06/24 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving cruise control unexpectedly activated without manual operation. Driver applied brakes, and they failed to stop vehicle, driver also turned cruise control switch off and vehicle continued to accelerate. After inspection of vehicle it was determined that throttle was stuck in open postion. To gain temporary control of vehicle throttle was released, and cruise control system was disconnected. Please give any further details. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORTH NEWTON, KS |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
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