Delorean Recall 82V030000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection System
NHTSA recall 82V030000 · announced April 6, 1982 · filed by De Lorean Motor Company · 5,342 units affected
The problem
AN INERTIA SWITCH DESIGNED TO CUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP DURING ACCIDENTAL IMPACT MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; INERTIA SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, IF THE FUEL SYSTEMCONTINUES TO OPERATE, A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PASSENGER INJURIES COULDRESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.