Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
5000
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
82V037000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Defect: This Could Result In Unintentional Accleration Which Could Cause Loss Of Vehicle Control And An Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Install, Where Necessary, A Guide For The Accelerator Pedal And Inspect The Entire Throttle System.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19770801
End Of Manufacture
19820401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
92000
Date Owners Notified
19820528
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19820421