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Recall campaign87V170000

Recall 87V170000: 1984–1985 Audi 5000

Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Report received
Oct 28, 1987
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
57,000vehicles
Model years
1984–1985

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

Malfunctions of internal components of idle control unit could cause idle stabilizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range.

Possible consequence

Idle rpm may become erratic and, in someinstances,increase.

Remedy

Install latest specification idle control unit.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.