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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
87V008000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 251102 | 02/13/1987 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/03/1987 | 02/05/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
83V095000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 117000 | 09/28/1983 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/22/1983 | 10/13/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: the driver could inadvertantly depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
82V037000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1977 to 04/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 92000 | 05/28/1982 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/21/1982 | 04/23/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Consequence of defect: this could result in unintentional accleration which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will install, where necessary, a guide for the accelerator pedal and inspect the entire throttle system. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
DP86006 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/19/1986 | 06/23/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
Sudden acceleration | ||||||
C86001 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/05/1986 | 07/11/1989 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
04/03/2007 | 90000 | 1 | 04/03/2007 |
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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TX | HOUSTON | 77090 | O'REILLY AUTO PARTS | 281-444-8881 |