# 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `383924` · 2002-12-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** GRAND CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK UP. CAR ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED (40-60 MPH) WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. UNABLE TO STOP CAR DESPITE BRAKING AND PUTTING CAR INTO PARK.  HIT TREES MAILBOX AND HOUSE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP IN A DITCH.  CAR INVESTIGATED BY DAIMLER-CHRYSLER NO DEFECT FOUND.  DT
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