Transport CanadaCritical
1978 AUDI 5000Transport Canada Recall #1987011
The official notice
Defect
WHEN SHIFTING FROM `PARK' TO EITHER `DRIVE' OR `REVERSE', UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS WILL PREVENT SHIFTING FROM `PARK' TO EITHER `DRIVE' OR `REVERSE' UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED SYSTEM AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS.
8,745 vehicles affectedMfr ref: GBUpdated June 10, 2026