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