Recall
Audi 5000 — 87V158000
NHTSA ID
87V158000
Make
Audi
Model
5000
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1987-10-06
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
16,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
Remedy
REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY.