Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemRecall 82V-030 · 1981–1982 Delorean Delorean
DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY recall 82V-030 covers 5,342 1981–1982 Delorean Delorean for a fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INERTIA SWITCH DESIGNED TO CUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP DURING ACCIDENTAL IMPACT MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1981 to March 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.