Vehicle recall 87V009000 · January 3, 1987
1985-1986 Audi 5000
The idle stabilizer may experience excessive wear, causing engine idle fluctuations, usually described as engine surge, which increase with usage of the car.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The idle stabilizer may experience excessive wear, causing engine idle fluctuations, usually described as engine surge, which increase with usage of the car.
- Consequence
- Engine surge could ultimately see-saw to the extend thatloss of vehicle control could be experienced if the brakes were not applied intime. There is a risk of a collision and injury in a confined space.
- Remedy
- Replace idle stabilization valve.
- Notes
- System: throttle/idle stabilizer.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 3, 1987
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- February 17, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 81,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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