Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 83V-095 · 1978–1983 Audi 5000

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 83V-095 covers 117,000 1978–1983 Audi 5000 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected117,0001 model

ReportedSep 22, 1983Owners notified Sep 28, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V095000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS.

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS AT ONE TIME, LOSE CONTROL, AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL PLATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PROPER HEIGHT.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL.NOTE: IF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IS EXPERIENCED, THE IGNITION SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FIRMLY PRESSED.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Audi 50001978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Built from August 1, 1977 to July 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.