# 1998 VOLVO 740 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
> NHTSA complaint `263897` · 2000-12-20 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLVO
- **Model:** 740
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Volvo Car USA, LLC
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
## Narrative
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER SHIFING INTO DRIVE. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF AND STRIKE A BUILDING. NO INJURY REPORTED, AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.  *AK
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