NTSB Finding on Brake Pedals

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The NTSB finally issued a finding on a school bus accident in KC that occured 4 years ago. Apparently there have been some 20 similar accidents in the past. They are blaming "Pedal Mis-application" as the probable cause.

I only bring this to your attention because the same thing has happened to me in the past. On my '87 the chassis was manufactured by GM and I believe they also provided the accelerator and brake pedals. I know the steering column is theirs. In any event, I have hit the accelerator on at least 3 different occasions thinking it was the brake. This prompted me to purchase a pair of unlined moccassins. I find that they allow me to feel the difference in the pedal shapes. Wearing a rather hard soled sneakers, I could feel nothing, including pedal location.

Here's the link for the video:

http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-liberty-s...,7575795.story

I do not believe this is a Newell issue, but is instead a GM design problem.

Larry P. in KC