Delorean DMC 12 Recalls
Vehicle manufacturers issue official Delorean DMC 12 recall notices to inform car owners of problems and/or defects that have been brought to the manufacturer's attention. An automotive recall requires the manufacturer to send an official notice to owners of the vehicles found to be defective once the NHTSA deems the problem to be wide spread and an official Delorean DMC 12 recall. View listings of Delorean DMC 12 recalls from NHTSA below with full details, vehicles affected, date reported, and more.
|
|
 |
Used 1982 Delorean DMC 12 Recalls
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Cars Affected: 5,342
Summary:
AN INERTIA SWITCH DESIGNED TO CUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP DURING ACCIDENTAL IMPACT MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
|
|
|
Used 1981 Delorean DMC 12 Recalls
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Cars Affected: 5,342
Summary:
AN INERTIA SWITCH DESIGNED TO CUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP DURING ACCIDENTAL IMPACT MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Cars Affected: 5,400
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.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPAIR THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Cars Affected: 2,920
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.
Consequences:
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.
|
|
|
|
