| Issue ID | 142177 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 825005 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 01/07/97 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Because the brake pedal and the gas pedal are within one inch of each other, when depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal passes the gas pedal and causes consumers foot to catch the side of the gas pedal which overrides the brake. This condition caused a crash in july of 97. Dealer stated that there was not a problem with the jeep. Problem has been reported to the manufacturer. *ak *slc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RINGWOOD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY49S7VPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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