1981 Audi 5000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1981 Audi 5000. Newest first.
Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries.
Remedy
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.
Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of defect: the driver could inadvertently depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident.
Remedy
Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of defect: this could result in unintentional accleration which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Dealer will install, where necessary, a guide for the accelerator pedal and inspect the entire throttle system.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sudden acceleration
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- Sudden acceleration
Sudden acceleration
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