Check a VIN

1990-1991 Audi V8 recall: vehicle speed control

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on May 10, 1996. It covers about 3,100 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,100
reported
May 10, 1996
owners notified
May 31, 1996
related complaints
3

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong
A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
Risk
A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.

Recall number 96V084000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about acceleration problems.

1990 Audi V81991 Audi V8

Questions about recall 96V084000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Audi V8 vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 96V084000, reported on May 10, 1996, covers about 3,100 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V084000?

Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Audi V8?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history