Recall 87V158000: 1986–1987 Audi 5000

Report received

Oct 6, 1987

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

16,000vehicles

Model years

1986–1987

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 rear brake calipers could bind and consequently overheat.

Possible consequence

Overheated calipers could cause brake pedal to feelspongy and could result in one brake circuit becoming inoperative. Brakingability would be affected.

Remedy

Requires inspection of brake calipers and replacement of calipers as necessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1986 Audi 500015 complaints
• 1987 Audi 500011 complaints