| Make : DELOREAN | Model : DELOREAN | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19810301 - 19811201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V006000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820121 | Date Received by ODI: 19820122 | Date Added to Database: 19820201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5400 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPAIR THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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