Investigation EA85045: 1981–1984 Toyota Cressida

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 30, 1985

Closed

Feb 18, 1988

Model years

1981–1984

Subject

Sudden acceleration

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

Summary:toyota recalled approximately 5,000 1982 cressida, celica, andsupra models to replace potentially defective cruise control computersin september 1986. They report that no other defect or problem has beenfound that would cause sudden acceleration.analysis:the cruise control system in the subject vehicles may haveproblems other than the defect for which toyota recalled. Human erroris also considered to be a primary cause in many of these incidents.status:investigation of the cruise control and other vehicle systemscontinues among the subject vehicles which have not been recalled.pedal geometry and other human factors for the subject vehicles are beingcompared to peer group vehicles. Closed 2/18/88. Recall 86v-132.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.