Audi 5000 (1979) – 83V095000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Vehicles Were Assembled With An Insufficient Height Differential Between The Accelerator And Brake Pedals.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

5000

Year

1979

Recall Campaign Number

83V095000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Effect Of Defect

Consequence Of Defect: The Driver Could Inadvertently Depress Both Pedals At One Time, Lose Control, And Have An Accident.

Fix Defect

Dealer Will Install A Brake Pedal Plate Which Will Raise The Brake Pedal To The Proper Height.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Of America,Inc

Start Of Manufacture

19770801

End Of Manufacture

19830701

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

117000

Date Owners Notified

19830928

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

19830922

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard