Vehicle recall 82V037000 · April 21, 1982
1978-1983 Audi 5000
On the involved vehicles, an improperly placed mat interferes with the vibration absorber attached to the underside of the accelerator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V037000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 21, 1982
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- May 28, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 92,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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