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1998 ISUZU RODEO — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

crash2 injured · 632340 · 2007-07-30

Vehicle

Make
ISUZU
Model
RODEO
Year
1998
Manufacturer
Isuzu Motors Limited
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Miles at failure
58,000
Speed
3 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 ISUZU RODEO. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE ENGINE RACED TO APPROXIMATELY 2,500-4,000 RPMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPED OUT OF CONTROL AND FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN. HE SUSTAINED CUTS AND LACERATIONS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THE CONTACTS WIFE RECEIVED SIX STITCHES. HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SPEAK WITH THE MANUFACTURER OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,000. UPDATED 08/27/07 *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10197791
Machine
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