Consumer Complaint Detail

SATURN / SW / 1994

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006056460 Incident Date: Jan, 26 2006
Consumer's City: BREWSTER Consumer's State: MA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: SW Model Year: 1994
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G8ZJ8579RZ Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 16 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: May, 28 2001
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 mph the vehicle accelerated. to avoid hitting another vehicle, the vehicle was shifted into first gear in an attempt to slow the vehicle down. while still applying brake pressure, the vehicle hit a highway sign and a tree. seatbelts were worn however injuries were sustained. a police report was filed at the scene. after the accident the accelerator pedal was noticed under the brake pedal. the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. although the dealership was notified no repairs were made.