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I had just turned right at a traffic light, driving slowly forward in a construction area, when my accelerator suddenly stuck. Within a few seconds my car hit the vehicle in front of me at an accelerated speed, causing a chain reaction with 2 additional cars. My car was totaled and I believe the one I hit directly was too...I was ticketed for careless driving even though I told the police what had happened...a year later I have heard several reports about my vehicle, a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, having this problem. My insurance company has been dealing with the subsequent lawsuits filed by 3 of the 4 vehicles hit resulting from this accident...
The engine speed on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee accelerates unexpected and very sporadic will engine is idleing or on the highway. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer and other mechanics and they cannot find whats wrong with it. The dealer re-set the computer per a service bulletin but that didn't help. I have managed to control the speed fluctations by depressing the gas pedal several times and it brings it down to normal speed or idle.
While driving 65 mph driver's foot was stuck on accelerator pedal due to a seizure. The passenger tried to maintain control of vehicle but was unable to do so. Vehicle went air borne and landed on top, crashing into a brick wall. Upon impact, both frontal airbags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported by an ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company.
- White River Junction, VT, USA
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- St. Petersburg, FL, USA