NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,700 miles

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2004 BMW 525 Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 232004

525 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 2,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While shifting gears from first to second gear vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. Consumer pulled over to the shoulder. Consumer was able to release the pedal.

- Vienna, VA, USA

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