| Make : AUDI | Model : 5000 | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19840801 - 19860401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V009000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870217 | Date Received by ODI: 19870103 | Date Added to Database: 19870205 |
| 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:CRUISE CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 81000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR. |
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Consequence:
ENGINE SURGE COULD ULTIMATELY SEE-SAW TO THE EXTEND THATLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE EXPERIENCED IF THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED INTIME. THERE IS A RISK OF A COLLISION AND INJURY IN A CONFINED SPACE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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