1987 Sterling 825
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Vehicles › Sterling › 825 › 1987
These records cover every 1987 Sterling 825. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Sterling 825. Newest first.
Automatic shoulder belt assembly may malfunction during abrupt braking or cornering. The assembly may tighten against the occupant restricting movement. Also, the retractor driver unit may stall in any position, leaving the belt loose. In either case, the belt would not retract when the door IS opened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The automatic shoulder restraint system would not allowseat occupant to exit the vehicle without disconnecting the safety belt.
Remedy
Replace the automatic safety belt assemblies.
Fault in the ignition switch can interrupt power supply to various electrical systems and components.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Electrical systems, including headlamps and windshieldwipers, may become inoperative, resulting in reduced visibility which couldresult in an accident.
Remedy
Replace ignition switch and attached electrical subharness. Also, lubricate ignition lock mechanism.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Owner received recall notice for the ignition. called manufacturer and was told they were only replacing the sub harness. recall# 87v177000. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seat belt came undone while driving, had replaced. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sudden acceleration
Summary of information from manufacturer:under dp88-005 american hondaprovided the statistics given above.honda also verified that the power-train installed in the accura legend IS also sold to austin rover and usedin the sterling vehicle.a number of the complaints reported directly tohonda have been investigated by…
Summary of information from manufacturer:under dp88-005 american hondaprovided the statistics given above.honda also verified that the power-train installed in the accura legend IS also sold to austin rover and usedin the sterling vehicle.a number of the complaints reported directly tohonda have been investigated by field personnel, who consistently have notfound any apparent component or subsystem malfunctions to which theincidents could be attributed.analysis:the rates of complaints and accidents involving the subjectvehicles are significant.further detailed review of this matter isappropriate and should include the acquisition and analysis of informationfrom austin rover regarding the sterling vehicle.status:detailed analysis of information are being conducted.investiga-tion IS concentrated on acura legend.meetings have been held with themanufacturer to review and analyze consumer complaints for clues as toorigin of the problem.no component failures or malfunctions have beenidentified as causal to date.===
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