DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY in 1982. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1981

1982

April 6, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:ELECTRICAL

AN INERTIA SWITCH DESIGNED TO CUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP DURING ACCIDENTAL IMPACT MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

NHTSA ID: 82V030000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 5,342

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 22, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

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.

NHTSA ID: 82V006000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5,400

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPAIR THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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