# 2003 BMW 745I — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `524860` · 2005-03-07 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 745I
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 22,000
## Narrative
WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGE FORWARD RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DAMAGING 5 OTHER VEHICLES IN THE PROCESS.  PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.  *JB
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