# 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `373213` · 2002-09-11 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** PT CRUISER
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
## Narrative
WHEN STOPPING AND PUTTING CAR INTO PARK IT SURGES FORWARD, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT/ INJURIES.*AKTHE ENGINE WAS ALSO REVING AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH SPEED AND SURGING FORWARD WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION.  CONSUMER HAD TO CUT THE ENGINE TO STOP THE FORWARD MOTION OF THE VEHICLE.  BECAUSE CHYRSLER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THEY WOULD NOT FIX OR REPLACE THE VEHICLE.  *JG
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