Vehicle recall 83V095000 · September 22, 1983
1978-1983 Audi 5000
Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V095000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 1983
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- September 28, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 117,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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