Vehicle recall 82V030000 · April 6, 1982
1981-1982 DeLorean DeLorean
An inertia switch designed to cut off the fuel pump during accidental impact may not operate properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An inertia switch designed to cut off the fuel pump during accidental impact may not operate properly.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the inertia switch at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 6, 1982
- Filed by
- DE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,342
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- DeLorean DeLorean (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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