Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DELOREAN
Model Of Vehicle
DELOREAN
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
82V006000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Repair The Throttle Linkage At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
De Lorean Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19810301
End Of Manufacture
19811201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5400
Date Owners Notified
19820121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
De Lorean Motor Company
Date Report Received
19820122