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.
- 1984 Audi 50004 complaints
- 1985 Audi 500014 complaints
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.