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Re: Sudden acceleration on Jeep Cherokee:Specifically 1990 model

Bill Scull (billeeeee@aol.com)
Thu, 7 Aug 1997 15:20:55 -0400 (EDT)

Kevin:

I had one case of unintended acceleration with a Cherokee. It was a mid-90's model. The vehicle was being driven by a relative of the owner who had no prior experience with the vehicle. The driver started the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated, and hit a tree.

The driver claimed he had his foot on the brake the entire time. I checked the vehicle and found no mechanical problems. It had an automatic transmission and I did note that it did not have an interlock to prevent taking it out of park without depressing the brake pedal.

I believe this has been the subject of a recent investigation by NHTSA. Try looking at www.nhtsa.gov

Bill Scull

Bill Scull
billeeeee@aol.com

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