1979 AUDI 5000 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 82V037000 on 04/22/1982
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1977 - 03/31/1982
- Affected:
- 92,000
- Defect:
- On the involved vehicles, an improperly placed mat interferes with the vibration absorber attached to the underside of the accelerator. the pedal may not fully return to the idle position.
- Consequence:
- Consequence of defect: this could result in unintentional accleration which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install, where necessary, a guide for the accelerator pedal and inspect the entire throttle system.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.system: fuel; accelerator pedal damper.note: on all affected vehicles the driver is advised not to remove the key fromthe ignition while car is in motion due to the steering lock hindering vehiclemaneuverability.
- Campaign:
- 83V095000 on 10/12/1983
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1977 - 06/30/1983
- Affected:
- 117,000
- Defect:
- Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.
- Consequence:
- Consequence of defect: the driver could inadvertently depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 87V008000 on 02/04/1987
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1977 - 06/30/1986
- Affected:
- 251,102
- Defect:
- Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.
- Consequence:
- Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries.
- Correction:
- Install an automatic shift lock to prevent the transmission shift lever from being moved from park to reverse or drive unless brake pedal is applied at the same time.
- Notes:
- System: transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission.
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