Vehicle recall 87V008000 · January 3, 1987

1978-1986 Audi 5000

Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: System: transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V008000
Reported to NHTSA: January 3, 1987
Filed by: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Owner notification: February 13, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 251,102
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

Recall 87V008000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Audi 5000 (1978-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978

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