Vehicle recall 96V084000 · May 10, 1996
1990-1991 Audi V8
A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
- Consequence
- A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the control rod bushing with an improved version.
- Notes
- System: fuel; throttle linkages and control. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-2834. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V084000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 1996
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- May 31, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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