# 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `655676` · 2008-01-30 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **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:** 10 mph
## Narrative
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MY 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED BEGAN UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATING.  I WAS FORCED TO USE BOTH FEET TO HOLD THE BRAKE DOWN BUT THE JEEP CONTINUED TO SURGE UNTIL I STRUCK A TRUCK IN MY LANE.  MY CAR WAS DAMAGED AND SENT TO A COLLISION SHOP FOR REPAIR.  THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO CHECK THE REASON FOR THIS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.  IT APPEARS IT MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION BUT WE ARE NOT SURE.  *TR
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