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Audi 5000 Recall 87V170: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

NHTSA campaign 87V170, reported October 28, 1987, 57,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V170VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Problem
MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Risk
IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND, IN SOMEINSTANCES,INCREASE.
Remedy
INSTALL LATEST SPECIFICATION IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: IDLE CONTROL UNITVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1984 5000S, 1984 AND 1985 TURBO PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPEDWITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Affected vehicles

Audi 500019841985