| Issue ID | 1023653 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10552774 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 18/11/13 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Wife was merging on to highway and the throttle stuck open and the gas pedal was also stuck. The vehicle accelerated up to 90 mph and was hitting 5000 rpms. She had to stick her foot under pedal to lift it away from floor and get the car to slow. This problem nearly resulted in a major accident as it was a busy time of morning. Vehicle is currently at a dealership in san antonio being looked at. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CONVERSE, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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