Recall 83V095000: 1978–1983 Audi 5000

Report received

Sep 22, 1983

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

117,000vehicles

Model years

1978–1983

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.

Possible consequence

Consequence of defect: the driver could inadvertently depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident.

Remedy

Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Audi 50000 complaints
• 1979 Audi 50000 complaints
• 1980 Audi 50001 complaints
• 1981 Audi 50001 complaints
• 1982 Audi 50002 complaints
• 1983 Audi 50001 complaints