Make : AUDI | Model : V8 | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19890901 - 19900901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V084000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960531 | Date Received by ODI: 19960510 | Date Added to Database: 19960513 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3100 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A BUSHING WHICH GUIDES THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD CAN, OVER TIME, DETERIORATE AND CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO BIND. |
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Consequence:
A BINDING CONTROL ROD CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ROD BUSHING WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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