Speed Control Cable Problems of Chrysler Sebring

On highway 69 I proceeded to passing a semi near craft road. After passing the semi I release my foot off of the throttle, but the car continued to accelerate. Finally at 102 mph bouncing my foot on and off the pedal with no change. When going into the corner I then bumped the transmission into neutral and turned the key off. I popped the hood, got out and could see no issue with the cable, still in it's factory location. No binds or kinks I then pushed down on the throttle linkage on the throttle body and it popped loose. I got back in and haven't had another problem since.

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Without warning the accelerator cable unraveled and the car kept accelerating. The caller had to put the car in neutral, then turn off the car, and pull off the road. Car was towed to dealer, who was evaluating the problem today. Manufacturer said to call NHTSA.

Driver & vehicle leaving toll plaza on the dallas north tollway, headed south towards I-635, about 6 pm on incident date. Driver accelerated out of the toll booth, up to about 40-45 mph, and felt a surge in acceleration. Attempted to reduce speed by taking foot from the gas pedal, but there was no reduction in speed. Applied brake, but still no reduction in speed. Pulled hand brake, no reduction. The accelerator seemed to be stuck or hung up. Finally thought to shift into neutral, and at some point the accelerator finally "let go. " was able to exit from the tollway. On 635 access road, attempted acceleration again, and again the accelerator seemed to "stick" at about 15 mph. Backed off, and made way slowly to a Nissan automotive dealership off 635 in north dallas. There, a service rep looked under the hood and observed the accelerator cable was badly frayed. As the car was unsafe to drive further, called for a tow and had car towed to Chrysler dealer in grapevine, TX. The failure of the vehicle to decellerate on a busy and fast-moving tollway at rush hour could have been catatrophic, but due to luck or grace, there was no collision. However, the driver suffered mental and physical anguish, stress, and frank terror during the event. This car had been subject to a recall issued in August 2002, and had been repaired for the defect at the dealer in grapevine. However, the accelerator cable failed anyway. The logical conclusion is that the defect repair was also faulty, or the defect was not repaired properly. Other systems in the vehicle were most likely impacted: brakes and transmission.

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Backed out of driveway, changed directions, throttle applied, speed of vehicle increased, speed continued to increase. The vehicle had no response to the braking system, vehicle proceeded through a stop sign across a major 4 lane road, stroke the front of a brick building, and continued along the side of the building. Then, striking a parked vehicle with trailer. Vehicle was totaled, and has been transferred to dealership for verification.

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Vehicle's shift cable failed, causing vehicle to accelerate dangerously. Dealer notified.

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Dealer taking to long to perform recall. Recall#02v186000 throttle control cable. Brockmen automotive 2730 laurens rd greensville, SC 29607 864-281-1500.

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Consumer received recall 02v186000/for throttle cable. While traveling on highway heard a knocking noise coming from underneath of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.

Manufacturer's recall b22/throttle cable: dealer, desert Dodge in las vega, nv. Phone# 702/221-000 is unable to honor manufacturer's recall due to no parts being available. Please feel free to provide any further information.

While driving accelerator cable frayed, causing vehicle to accelerate to speeds of up to 80 mph. Then, consumer stopped vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

While driving 65 mph accelerator stuck and vehicle revved even though consumer had taken his foot of pedal, consumer applied brakes and emergency brake, he had to shut off engine to stop vehicle, the vehicle was towed to mechanic who determined that throttle cable had to be replaced, it was frayed which had caused it to get stuck.

While traveling approximately 50 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated to 75 mph, and lost control. Vehicle crashed into the traffic barriers approximately three times before stopping. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that accelerator cable frayed. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Consumer was driving 35-40 mph and took foot off accelerator pedal to slow down, accelerator pedal was stuck, and vehicle kept moving. Consumer went through an intersection, and was hit by another vehicle. Consumer was not injured. Damage to vehicle was $ 5422. 00. Chrysler investigator will look at vehicle. Chrysler sent consumer a letter stating that the throttle system was thoroughly inspected and all cables and levers were found free and moving without any restrictions, they also found no stored or active codes in the system.

Was driving 60mph when accelerator pedal became stuck. Speed increased uphill. Turned vehicle off. Checked throttle cable which was frazed. Inside housing wires were together. Clipped wires & pieces & able to continue. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic replaced cables. Was informed throttle was changed. Mechanic would not give original parts after replacing parts. 3c3el55h1pt271220.

While accelerating to pass a vehicle at 60 mph accelerator pedal went to the floorboard. Vehicle kept accelerating without application. When braking was not effected, driver down shifted to the lowest gear, shifted vehcle in park and turned the engine off. Throttle cable was frayed. This was discovered by owner before the vehicle was idle to the dealership.

While driving throttle cable fell apart, causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate. Brakes would not work, which almost resulted in a crash. Dealer replaced the throttle cable. Please provide further details.

Vehicle lost control from high speed on a rural area road, the consumer is dead.

The throttle cable failed which caused the vehicle to accelerate at a high speed.

Had received recall notice 02v186000 for throttle. Contacted dealership, and set up an appointment. Took vehicle in for repairs on throttle cable. Was informed by mechanic after arriving, that no parts were available. Parts for throttle cable were on back order. Delucka Chrysler/Plymouth, bedford, ohio 44146, 440-232-0880.

Problems with vehicle throttle control cable. The consumer received a recall notice regarding the throttle cable. The consumer was told the part had not arrived and when it did arrive the consumer would get a call, the consumer had to call the dealer back and found out the part had arrived, but no one called to let the consumer know. The dealer stated someone would come to the consumer's home, however no one ever called to confirm.

Consumer states she received a recall notice for her auto regarding the driver control cable. She called the dealer and took her auto to the dealer only to be told that they did not have the part, and to call back in two weeks. Consumer states she called and went back and then no one knew what she was talking about. She took her auto to quality Dodge at 200 n main street, tooele, ut 435-882-2000. She is afraid that she will be in an accident if her control cable breaks.