NHTSA recall 87V009000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V009000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1987-01-03 |
| Owners notified | 1987-02-17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
| Units potentially affected | 81000 |
What is wrong
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
What can happen
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.
The remedy
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE/IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
| 1985 AUDI 5000 | Built 1984-08-01 to 1986-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 AUDI 5000 | Built 1984-08-01 to 1986-04-01. |
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