Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The locking cable in your Audi A8's automatic transmission is a critical part that keeps the gearshift from moving when the car is in park. Over time, it can shift out of position and allow the gearshift to move even if the key is turned off.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your car could roll away without warning, which could cause an accident.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a small adjusting piece to secure the locking cable in place, preventing it from moving out of position. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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