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Vehicle recall 82V006000 · January 22, 1982

1981 DeLorean DeLorean

In very cold weather, moisture that enters or may be present in the throttle cable housing may freeze, causing the throttle to stick.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Remedy
Dealer will repair the throttle linkage at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle linkage.consequences of defect: loss of speed control could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: if it is noticed that the throttle returns to the idle position tooslowly, or if it operates and returns normally but fails to close entirely tothe idle position, the vehicle should be stopped or driven with extreme cautionto the nearest de lorean dealer. If the throttle remains fixed in any position,vehicle should be stopped, the ignition should be turned off, but the keyshould not be removed while the car is still in motion. The dealer should benotified immediately.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
82V006000
Reported to NHTSA
January 22, 1982
Filed by
DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
January 21, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected
5,400
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Vehicle speed control
Recall 82V006000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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