Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
#11
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
control.
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
>
> "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> >
>
>
about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
control.
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
>
> "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> >
>
>
#12
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
control.
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
>
> "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> >
>
>
about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
control.
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
>
> "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> >
>
>
#13
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
control.
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
>
> "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> >
>
>
about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
control.
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep and
> put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
>
> "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> >
>
>
#14
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
As pointed out in the article.
JimG
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:V9q%b.26658$pc6.7725@fe08.usenetserver.com...
> The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
> about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
> control.
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$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).
> >
> > --
> > 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$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > >Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while
> > being
> > > >parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy
> when
> > he
> > > >tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been
taking
> > spin
> > > >classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg.
> > Sad
> > > >event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work.
Has
> > > >anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees
before?
> > > >
> > > >http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the
> brake.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
JimG
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:V9q%b.26658$pc6.7725@fe08.usenetserver.com...
> The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
> about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
> control.
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> > Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep
and
> > put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> > There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> >
> > "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> > news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
#15
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
As pointed out in the article.
JimG
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:V9q%b.26658$pc6.7725@fe08.usenetserver.com...
> The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
> about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
> control.
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$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).
> >
> > --
> > 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$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > >Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while
> > being
> > > >parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy
> when
> > he
> > > >tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been
taking
> > spin
> > > >classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg.
> > Sad
> > > >event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work.
Has
> > > >anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees
before?
> > > >
> > > >http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the
> brake.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
JimG
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:V9q%b.26658$pc6.7725@fe08.usenetserver.com...
> The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
> about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
> control.
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> > Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep
and
> > put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> > There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> >
> > "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> > news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
#16
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
As pointed out in the article.
JimG
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:V9q%b.26658$pc6.7725@fe08.usenetserver.com...
> The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
> about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
> control.
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$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).
> >
> > --
> > 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$mi6.1926@fe02.usenetserver.com>, "Fletcher"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > >Here is a local event, where a Jeep Cherokee ran out of control while
> > being
> > > >parked. It pinned two guys up against a wall, then drug a third guy
> when
> > he
> > > >tried to get it in reverse. Ends up that a good friend has been
taking
> > spin
> > > >classes ( stationary bicycle classes ) from the guy who lost his leg.
> > Sad
> > > >event for all. This happened just a few blocks from where I work.
Has
> > > >anyone seen this sudden acceleration problem with the Cherokees
before?
> > > >
> > > >http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,590045642,00.html
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yes, when the driver stands on the accelerator thinking he's on the
> brake.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
JimG
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:V9q%b.26658$pc6.7725@fe08.usenetserver.com...
> The locals are all abuzz about this. Apparently there has been inquiries
> about racing accelerators already, something associated with the cruise
> control.
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> > Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep
and
> > put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> > There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> >
> > "bllsht" <nospam@invaliddot.net> wrote in message
> > news:jf6r30drr4m8qdhreq9kh0gau6ge3qm0r1@4ax.com...
> > > In message <3Xf%b.39544$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.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
#17
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
Yep... that is a bit fishy. And I might have got in and tried to control it
with the brake. But then we weren't there.
JimG
"Mike Hall" <mike.hall.mail@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:qNp%b.8959$ee3.444928@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$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..
>
>
with the brake. But then we weren't there.
JimG
"Mike Hall" <mike.hall.mail@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:qNp%b.8959$ee3.444928@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$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..
>
>
#18
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
Yep... that is a bit fishy. And I might have got in and tried to control it
with the brake. But then we weren't there.
JimG
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> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
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> > 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..
>
>
with the brake. But then we weren't there.
JimG
"Mike Hall" <mike.hall.mail@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
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> > 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..
>
>
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
Yep... that is a bit fishy. And I might have got in and tried to control it
with the brake. But then we weren't there.
JimG
"Mike Hall" <mike.hall.mail@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$RI2.25@news02.roc.ny...
> > Read closely... the throttle was stuck. When they restarted the Jeep
and
> > put it in reverse, is raced backwards and dragged one fellow.
> > There's a law suit coming to DC, (and a recall maybe).
> >
>
> I would have thought that high revs at the point of starting would be a
clue
> to it possibly racing back, and one should always engage drive with the
> footbrake depressed..
>
>
with the brake. But then we weren't there.
JimG
"Mike Hall" <mike.hall.mail@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:%jn%b.618$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..
>
>
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Re: Jeep vs Pedestrian accident
Generally, when I get a racing motor, I just go ahead and shut off the
engine. Putting the Jeep in gear seems like an incredibly stupid thing
to do. I must be missing some HUGE piece of this puzzle.
Mike Hall wrote:
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
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>
>>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..
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engine. Putting the Jeep in gear seems like an incredibly stupid thing
to do. I must be missing some HUGE piece of this puzzle.
Mike Hall wrote:
> "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..
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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