1997 Chrysler Sebring Vehicle speed control Problems

“In passing a vehicle the accelerator cable broke and the throttle jammed in the full on position. This caused the car to dramatically increase speed on a busy highway. I shifted the car into neutral, and the engine raced to over 7000 RPM. I then had to turn off the engine to stop the racing. The automatic gas cut off did not appear to work. I ended up in the grassy mediam to avoid hitting cars as I had little braking and steering power. Upon restarting the car it appeared to work and I was able to get almost home when it happened again. …”

“Nhtsa recall campaign 02v186000 concerning accelerator cable; received recall notice in the mail and contacted dealership over a month ago. Owner was informed by service department that there were no parts available to repair the recall. Owner has checked back with service department several weeks later, on 9-12-02, still no parts, the consumer called the maunfacturer on the same day then the local dealer set up an appointment and replaced the part.”

“While driving engine light came on and the vehicle seemed a bit sluggish due to ldp pump failure. Consumer received a recall notice on full throttle (02v-186) took the vehicle to the dealer and was fixed but the problem still exists.”

“While sitting at an intersection and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated while her foot was on the brakes, causing consumer's vehicle to hit the vehicle in front.”

“This is the second time this car was involved in an accident involving sudden uncommanded acceleration. Vehicle was stopped awaiting opening of automatic garage door when throttle fully engaged driving car into garage door. An identical occurrance happened in spring of 1998 when car was stopped at traffic light and sudden acceleration sent car into vehicles in front of it. At the time dealer could find no defect. There was a different driver during each incident. …”