Accelerator Stuck problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat

The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact had to place the vehicle into neutral in order to slow down the vehicle. The current mileage was 61,456 and failure mileage was 61,440.

The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Passat. While driving approximately 30 mph and making a right turn, the accelerator pedal became stuck and caused the vehicle to continue accelerating. The contact swerved to avoid a bus and struck a curb instead. As a result, the rear axles were damaged. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash and he was uninjured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was salvageable. The dealer also stated that there were no recalls relating to the accelerator pedal. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and the rear axles were repaired. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 101,000.

Vehicle was entering highway and due to traffic speeding up consumer had to accelerate faster. Accelerator pedal got stuck by slamming down on it. Consumer had to reach down and pull pedal up while driving. Volkswagen will be contacted. Please provide more information.