Sterling Recall 87V177000: Electrical System, Ignition, Switch

NHTSA recall 87V177000 · announced November 17, 1987 · filed by Austin Rover Cars Na, Inc · 14,900 units affected

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.

What to do

REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND ATTACHED ELECTRICAL SUBHARNESS. ALSO, LUBRICATE IGNITION LOCK MECHANISM.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: IGNITION SWITCHVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.