Delorean 1981 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled January 22, 1982 · NHTSA recall 82V006000 · Delorean
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPAIR THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
5,400 units
Description
IN VERY COLD WEATHER, MOISTURE THAT ENTERS OR MAY BE PRESENT IN THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING MAY FREEZE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO STICK. INSUFFICIENT SLACK IN THE THROTTLE CABLE INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CAUSE THE CABLE TO BEND. THIS CAUSES THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN SLIGHTLY OPEN. VEHICLE SPEED WILL BE HARD TO CONTROL.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPAIR THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Delorean DELOREAN
Manufacturer(s)
DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →