NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

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1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 012000

Firebird

  • miles

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

Cannot move foot from gas pedal to brake pedal without hitting steering column concern about emergency braking.

- Ft. Myers, FL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 011997

(reported on)

Firebird

  • miles
Gas pedal and brake pedalare poorly placed. When driver moves foot from gas pedal to brake pedal, the top part of the foot hits the steering column.

- South Pasadena, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 111997

(reported on)

Firebird

  • miles
The gas and brake pedals are poorly placed. Upon moving foot from gas pedal to brake pedal (or vice versa), the top of foot hits steering column. Only way to get from one pedal to other requires a lot of foot/leg movement.

- South Pasadena, CA, USA

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