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NHTSA recall 83V095000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Audi 5000

Reported Sep 22, 1983117,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Aug 1, 1977 – Jul 1, 1983

The defect

Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.

The risk

Consequence of defect: the driver could inadvertently depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident.

The remedy

Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.

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Vehicles in this recall

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

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.

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