NHTSA Recall 87V008000: Floor shift (power train)

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on January 3, 1987, covering an estimated 251,102 vehicles. It affects 1978–1986 Audi 5000.

251,102

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1987

owners notified (February 13)

NHTSA campaign	87V008000
Component	POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › LEVER AND LINKAGE › FLOOR SHIFT
Report received	January 3, 1987
Owner notification	February 13, 1987
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

System: transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission.

Vehicles covered by recall 87V008000

Make and model	Model years
Audi 5000	1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.