Speed Control Linkage problems of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Two problems related to speed control linkage have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/20/1998

After automobile was idling for about 2 -3 minutes consumer put automobile into drive and hit the gas pedal lightly then it took off-in a runaway episode, causing consumer to lose control and resulting in a crash.

2 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/24/1997

After putting the vehicle into reverse, the throttle stuck, vehicle lost control, slammed into a tree and into a ditch, resulting in injuries.


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