De Lorean Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #82V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82V006000 by De Lorean Motor Company. Includes 5,400 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will repair the throttle linkage at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 82V006000

Manufacturer: De Lorean Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1982-01-22T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 5,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will repair the throttle linkage at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-6wyv-h543.byii

NHTSA ID: 82V006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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