# 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `485957` · 2004-08-20 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** SEBRING
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 60,000
## Narrative
THE DRIVER PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF IGNITION THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BUT PARKED.  THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING.  THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.  AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME.  THE DRIVER INJURED HIS SHOULDER.  THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER.     *LA  *NM
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