Recall 87V009000 scope

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Recall 87V009000

CALIFORNIA TRUCK & BODY • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL • reported Jan 3, 1987 • • 81,000 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign: 87V009000
Manufacturer: CALIFORNIA TRUCK & BODY
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Make: AUDI
Model Years: 1985–1986
Affected Units: 81,000
Country: US
Data As Of: Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR. ENGINE SURGE COULD ULTIMATELY SEE-SAW TO THE EXTEND THATLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE EXPERIENCED IF THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED INTIME. REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale

78th percentile in scale

81,000 vehicles — among 9 recalls covering 1985–1986 AUDI 5000.

Component Frequency

Vehicle Speed Control cited in 0.5% of recent recalls

15 of 3,006 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Vehicle Speed Control-class component.

Manufacturer Density

No other recent recalls

CALIFORNIA TRUCK & BODY has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

ENGINE SURGE COULD ULTIMATELY SEE-SAW TO THE EXTEND THATLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE EXPERIENCED IF THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED INTIME. THERE IS A RISK OF A COLLISION AND INJURY IN A CONFINED SPACE.

Defect Summary

THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.

Remedy

REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.

Key Dates

Report Date

Jan 3, 1987

Owner Notification

Unknown

Remedy Available

Unknown

Affected Vehicles

2 vehicles under this recall

Make	Model	Year	VIN Lookup
AUDI	5000	1986	Check VINs
AUDI	5000	1985	Check VINs

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching AUDI from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign	Report Date	Manufacturer	Component	Units
26V266000	Apr 24, 2026	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	SEAT BELTS	7,425
26V240000	Apr 15, 2026	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	18,853
26V209000	Apr 1, 2026	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	VISIBILITY	6,077
26V125000	Mar 4, 2026	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	LANE DEPARTURE	1,620
25V900000	Dec 19, 2025	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	BACK OVER PREVENTION	356,894
25V899000	Dec 19, 2025	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	SEAT BELTS	27,768
25V777000	Nov 12, 2025	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	SEAT BELTS	61
25V637000	Sep 24, 2025	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	1
25V638000	Sep 24, 2025	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	SEAT BELTS	1,042
25V428000	Jun 27, 2025	VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.	SUSPENSION	8

How to Act on This Recall

Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.

How to verify your vehicle is affected

Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 87V009000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 87V009000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾

Recall 87V009000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.

Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾

Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.

How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾

Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.

Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾

The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.

What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾

Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.

How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾

Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.

What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾

You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.

Where can I see all recalls for AUDI 5000 1985? ▾

Browse all AUDI recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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