| Make : AUDI | Model : 5000 | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19851201 - 19861201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V158000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19871228 | Date Received by ODI: 19871006 | Date Added to Database: 19871013 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 16000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT. |
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Consequence:
OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED. |
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Remedy:
REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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