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Safety recall · 87V170000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control Audi recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on October 28, 1987. It covers about 57,000 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V170000
Reported
Oct 28, 1987
Vehicles
57,000
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

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

The risk

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

The fix

Install latest specification idle control unit.

Contacts

System: idle control unitvehicle description: 1984 5000s, 1984 and 1985 turbo passenger cars equippedwith automatic transmission.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Audi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V170000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Audi 500056F
1985 Audi 5000178F

Questions

Is the 87V170000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V170000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V170000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on October 28, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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