AUDI 5000 1985: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V009000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | 5000 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-02-17 | 1987-01-03 | 1987-02-05 |
Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1986-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 81000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
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.
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE/IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
