Pedal misapplication by a driver can cause unintended acceleration.

Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal

Summary

Vehicle description: Multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Drivers can mistakenly step on the accelerator pedal when they intend to step on the brake pedal.

Actions

Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles.

Documents (4)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Recall Document
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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