NHTSA Recall 87V170000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1987-10-28. An estimated 57,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
MALFUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF IDLE CONTROL UNIT COULD CAUSE IDLE STABILIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Risk
IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND, IN SOMEINSTANCES,INCREASE.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL LATEST SPECIFICATION IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: IDLE CONTROL UNITVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1984 5000S, 1984 AND 1985 TURBO PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPEDWITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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