Speed Control Cable problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

While attempting to slow down, I released my foot from the gas pedal. The rpm's stay the same. I tapped the gas pedal, the rpm's increased. I place the transmission into neutral and steered to the shoulder. The rpm's continue to increase to almost full throttle. I shut the engine off. Vehicle was towed to corigliano Dodge service where a representative (joe mcdonald)made an immediate assessment that the throttle linkage cable was binding and defective. Mr. Mcdonald has indicated no troubles of this kind have been reported in the past, and no associated TSB's have been issued for mechanics to be aware of. My entire family was in the van when this happened. We're lucky to be alive. The part has been replaced and the van is currently operating normally. I want this reported to Chrysler. I want an official TSB established for mechanics to be aware of this problem. I want official confirmation from Chrysler that they will one, pay for the repair ($60. 16), two, launch a full investigation as to why this part failed, and three, offer me and my family some kind of conciliatory assurance that this will not happen again. Thank you, dan inzalaco.

While driving with cruise control, the minivan accelerates on its own to over 90 mph. The cruise control cannot be disengaged by applying the brakes nor by pressing cruise button or cancel. If put into neutral while driving, engine races to over 7000 rpm. The van must be shut off while driving and then the cruise/throttle can be manually disengaged under the hood. On 6/23/98, the cable-throttle control was replaced. The cruise failed again requiring replacement a second time on 10/03/00 at family auto center, muskegon, mi. Chrysler customer service was contacted to initiate an investigation and hopefully a safety recall. Instead, I was referred to NHTSA. Mr. Marc goss, service manager at family auto, is planning to address the safety issue with a Chrysler representative later this month. He is the only person that has shown any concern to this point.

The engine accelerated the speed of the car without the gas pedal being applied. Driver lost control of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer indicated that throttle cable was broke.