Defect Description For Recall
Certain Rear Brake Calipers Could Bind And Consequently Overheat.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
5000
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
87V158000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
Overheated Calipers Could Cause Brake Pedal To Feelspongy And Could Result In One Brake Circuit Becoming Inoperative. Brakingability Would Be Affected.
Fix Defect
Requires InspeCTIon Of Brake Calipers And Replacement Of Calipers As Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19851201
End Of Manufacture
19861201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16000
Date Owners Notified
19871228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19871006