Disc: caliperRecall 87V-158 · 1986–1987 Audi 5000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V-158 covers 16,000 1986–1987 Audi 5000 for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.
The risk
OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
What to do
The fix
REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE CALIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.