Vehicle speed control: cruise controlRecall 87V-009 · 1985–1986 Audi 5000

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V-009 covers 81,000 1985–1986 Audi 5000 for a vehicle speed control: cruise control problem, reported to NHTSA on January 3, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected81,0001 model

ReportedJan 3, 1987Owners notified Feb 17, 1987

Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.

SYSTEM: THROTTLE/IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

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 50001985, 1986

Built from August 1, 1984 to April 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.