Safety Recall NHTSA · 82V006000 Reported January 22, 1982

Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Q: What is recall 82V006000?

NHTSA recall 82V006000 was issued by De Lorean Motor Company on January 22, 1982. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control. The recall affects approximately 5,400 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

De Lorean Motor Company · N/A · 5,400 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

82V006000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

De Lorean Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

5,400

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 22, 1982

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will repair the throttle linkage at no cost to owner.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized De Lorean Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 82V006000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 82V006000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 82V006000?

NHTSA recall 82V006000 was issued by De Lorean Motor Company on January 22, 1982. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control. The recall affects approximately 5,400 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized De Lorean Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82V006000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.