NHTSA Recall 87V158000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V158000; Date: Oct. 6, 1987
Overheated calipers could cause brake pedal to feelspongy and could result in one brake circuit becoming inoperative. Brakingability would be affected.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Audi 5000; 1987 Audi 5000
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 16,000
Recall Summary:
Certain rear brake calipers could bind and consequently overheat.
How to Fix:
Requires inspection of brake calipers and replacement of calipers as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: rear brake caliper. Vehicle description: passenger cars
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 1987
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