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Recall 96V084000 — Audi V8 – Major League Recalls

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Recall 96V084000 — AUDI V8

NHTSA (USA)Critical

May 10, 1996

1991 AUDI V8NHTSA Campaign #96V084000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The official notice

Defect

A BUSHING WHICH GUIDES THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD CAN, OVER TIME, DETERIORATE AND CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO BIND.

Safety Risk

A BINDING CONTROL ROD CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ROD BUSHING WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.

Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

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