Audi 5000 1980

Model 5000 made in 1980 by Audi got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
87V008000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1986V (Vehicle)25110202/13/1987ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/03/198702/05/1987
Defect SummarySudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries.
Corrective SummaryInstall an automatic shift lock to prevent the transmission shift lever from being moved from park to reverse or drive unless brake pedal is applied at the same time.
NotesSystem: transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
83V095000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1983V (Vehicle)11700009/28/1983ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC09/22/198310/13/1983
Defect SummaryCertain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of defect: the driver could inadvertantly depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.system: service brakes; brake pedal.note: if unintended acceleration is experienced, the ignition should be turned off and the brake pedal firmly pressed.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
82V037000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 08/01/1977 to 04/01/1982V (Vehicle)9200005/28/1982ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC04/21/198204/23/1982
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, an improperly placed mat interferes with the vibration absorber attached to the underside of the accelerator. the pedal may not fully return to the idle position.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of defect: this could result in unintentional accleration which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealer will install, where necessary, a guide for the accelerator pedal and inspect the entire throttle system.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.system: fuel; accelerator pedal damper.note: on all affected vehicles the driver is advised not to remove the key fromthe ignition while car is in motion due to the steering lock hindering vehiclemaneuverability.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP86006VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC03/19/198606/23/1986SUDDEN ACCELERATION
 Sudden acceleration
C86001VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC08/05/198607/11/1989SUDDEN ACCELERATION
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
04/03/200790000104/03/2007
 Tl*- the contact owns a 1980 audi 5000 diesel and purchased a sure start battery #ssb4972, which did not have the plastic safety guard on the positive terminal. the auto store was selling the batteries to everyone without the plastic safety guard which they were taking off and throwing away. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
TXHOUSTON77090O'REILLY AUTO PARTS281-444-8881