Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V177000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-11-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V177000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC
Vehicles affected
14,900
Reported to NHTSA
1987-11-17
Owners notified
1987-11-20

Defect description

FAULT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN INTERRUPT POWER SUPPLY TO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS.

Safety risk

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING HEADLAMPS AND WINDSHIELDWIPERS, MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

SYSTEM: IGNITION SWITCHVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
STERLING 8251987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.