Ignition: switchRecall 87V-177 · 1987 Sterling 825
AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC recall 87V-177 covers 14,900 1987 Sterling 825 for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FAULT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN INTERRUPT POWER SUPPLY TO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS.
The risk
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING HEADLAMPS AND WINDSHIELDWIPERS, MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND ATTACHED ELECTRICAL SUBHARNESS. ALSO, LUBRICATE IGNITION LOCK MECHANISM.
SYSTEM: IGNITION SWITCHVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1986 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.