AUDI V8 1990: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : AUDI | Model : V8 | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1989-09-01 - 1990-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V084000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-05-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-05-10 | Date Added to Database: 1996-05-13 |
| Manufacturers 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 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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