| Make : DELOREAN | Model : DELOREAN | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19810301 - 19811101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V138000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19811113 | Date Received by ODI: 19811110 | Date Added to Database: 19811201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2920 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
||
|
Consequence:
|
||
|
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. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||