Fletcher

Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while being
parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy when he
tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been taking spin
classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg. Sad
event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work. Has
anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees before?

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html

bllsht

In message <3Xf%b.39544$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher" wrote:

>Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while being
>parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy when he
>tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been taking spin
>classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg. Sad
>event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work. Has
>anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees before?
>
>http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
>
>


Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the brake.

bllsht

In message <3Xf%b.39544$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher" wrote:

>Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while being
>parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy when he
>tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been taking spin
>classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg. Sad
>event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work. Has
>anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees before?
>
>http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
>
>


Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the brake.

bllsht

In message <3Xf%b.39544$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher" wrote:

>Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while being
>parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy when he
>tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been taking spin
>classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg. Sad
>event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work. Has
>anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees before?
>
>http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
>
>


Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the brake.

JimG

Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).

--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R



"bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> In message <3Xf%b.39544$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher"
wrote:
>
> >Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while
being
> >parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy when
he
> >tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been taking
spin
> >classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg.
Sad
> >event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work. Has
> >anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees before?
> >
> >http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
> >
> >
>
>
> Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the brake.
>

JimG

Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).

--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R



"bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> In message <3Xf%b.39544$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher"
wrote:
>
> >Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while
being
> >parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy when
he
> >tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been taking
spin
> >classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg.
Sad
> >event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work. Has
> >anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees before?
> >
> >http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
> >
> >
>
>
> Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the brake.
>

JimG

Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).

--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R



"bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> In message <3Xf%b.39544$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher"
wrote:
>
> >Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while
being
> >parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy when
he
> >tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been taking
spin
> >classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg.
Sad
> >event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work. Has
> >anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees before?
> >
> >http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
> >
> >
>
>
> Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the brake.
>

Mike Hall

"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>

I would have thought that high revs at the point of starting would be a clue
to it possibly racing back, and one should always engage drive with the
footbrake depressed..

Mike Hall

"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>

I would have thought that high revs at the point of starting would be a clue
to it possibly racing back, and one should always engage drive with the
footbrake depressed..

Mike Hall

"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>

I would have thought that high revs at the point of starting would be a clue
to it possibly racing back, and one should always engage drive with the
footbrake depressed..