De Lorean Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #81V138000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V138000 by De Lorean Motor Company. Includes 2,920 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT ATTACHING MECHANISMS:, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The nuts fastening the stabilizer bar and the lower ball joints to the lower link may become loose, possibly resulting in detachment of the stabilizer bar or lower ball joints.

Corrective Action

Stabilizer bar nuts will be replaced with locking nuts, supporting brackets will be strengthened, and the ball joint nuts will be secured by installing a pin through the ball joint shaft. This service is provided at no charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V138000

Manufacturer: De Lorean Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1981-11-10T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front attaching mechanisms:

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 2,920

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The nuts fastening the stabilizer bar and the lower ball joints to the lower link may become loose, possibly resulting in detachment of the stabilizer bar or lower ball joints.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Stabilizer bar nuts will be replaced with locking nuts, supporting brackets will be strengthened, and the ball joint nuts will be secured by installing a pin through the ball joint shaft. This service is provided at no charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-uc7m-chj2~nay2

NHTSA ID: 81V138000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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