NHTSA recall 82V037000
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Audi 5000
Reported Apr 21, 198292,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Aug 1, 1977 – Apr 1, 1982
The defect
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.
The risk
Consequence of defect: this could result in unintentional accleration which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
The remedy
Dealer will install, where necessary, a guide for the accelerator pedal and inspect the entire throttle system.