Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Delorean Delorean

Reported Apr 6, 19825,342 vehicles affectedDE LOREAN MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Mar 1, 1981 – Mar 1, 1982

The defect

An inertia switch designed to cut off the fuel pump during accidental impact may not operate properly.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the inertia switch at no cost to owner.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Delorean Delorean

1981 1982

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.

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