1990 AUDI V8 RECALL - #96V084000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A BUSHING WHICH GUIDES THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD CAN, OVER TIME, DETERIORATE AND CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO BIND.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1990 AUDI V8 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1989 - 9/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
5/13/1996 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/31/1996 |
| # Affected |
3,100 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
A BUSHING WHICH GUIDES THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD CAN, OVER TIME, DETERIORATE AND CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO BIND. |
| Consequences |
A BINDING CONTROL ROD CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ROD BUSHING WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1990 AUDI V8 Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
1990 AUDI V8 Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
1990 AUDI V8 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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