Accelerator

A photo provided by NHTSA shows the area in which drivers' feet have become stuck. The arrow shows the actuator flap that interferes with the movement between the accelerator and brake.

NHTSA Advances Investigation Into Pedal Interference In Nissan Versa & Note, Adds Model Years

A years-long investigation into whether or not some 360,000 Nissan Versa and Note vehicles contain a defect that results in delayed brake application and unwanted acceleration gained momentum recently as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s initial evaluation revealed enough issues to upgrade the scope and significance of the probe. [More]

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Kia Recalls 200,000 Soul Compact Cars Because Gas Pedals Shouldn’t Break In Half

The accelerator pedal might just be one of the more important components of a vehicle, so when reports start surfacing that the pedal might break or bend, that’s kind of a big deal. Such is the case for more than 200,000 Kia Soul vehicles that are now subject to a safety recall. [More]