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Delorean DELOREAN recalls by model year

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Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1981 to 1982 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1981
3
1982
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19813
19821

1981: 3; 1982: 1

Year-by-year records

Delorean DELOREAN model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
198103Not available
198201-2

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

81V138000 · Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar

Reported: 1981-11-10 (November 10, 1981) · Model years: 1981

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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
82V006000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1982-01-22 (January 22, 1982) · Model years: 1981

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.

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

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82V030000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Reported: 1982-04-06 (April 6, 1982) · Model years: 1981, 1982

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

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

NHTSA campaign record ↗