Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #87V008000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V008000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 251,102 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.

Corrective Action

Install an automatic shift lock to prevent the transmission shift lever from being moved from park to reverse or drive unless brake pedal is applied at the same time.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V008000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1987-01-03T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 251,102

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries.

Corrective Action: Install an automatic shift lock to prevent the transmission shift lever from being moved from park to reverse or drive unless brake pedal is applied at the same time.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ppkh_vi8a.i66s

NHTSA ID: 87V008000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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