Sterling 825 1987
Model 825 made in 1987 by Sterling got 7 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and seat belts. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts. The car has one 2.5, ffs engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | FWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V177000 | AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC | from 09/01/1986 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 14900 | 11/20/1987 | MFR | AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC | 11/17/1987 | 12/04/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fault in the ignition switch can interrupt power supply to various electrical systems and components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Electrical systems, including headlamps and windshieldwipers, may become inoperative, resulting in reduced visibility which couldresult in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace ignition switch and attached electrical subharness. also, lubricate ignition lock mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: ignition switchvehicle description: passenger cars | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V077000 | STERLING MOTOR CARS. | from 06/01/1987 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 4028 | 06/17/1991 | ODI | AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC | 05/14/1991 | 05/20/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The automatic shoulder restraint system would not allowseat occupant to exit the vehicle without disconnecting the safety belt. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the automatic safety belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: automatic front safety belt assemblies equipped with a retractor havingweb and vehicle sensitive lock-up mechanisms.vehicle description: passenger cars with automatic shoulder belt systems. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA88026 | AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC | 03/08/1988 | 01/10/1991 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Electrical system failure caused air conditioner/windshield wipers/defogger to fail during rain storm. *aw | |||
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 12/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Cv joint/boot failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Drivers side seat belt came undone while driving, had replaced. tt | |||
| 12/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Seat belt buckles fails, causing belt to release unexpectedly. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||
| 12/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Seat belt warning bells stay on too long. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Accelerator button under hood sticks, causing vehicle to accelerate with foot off gas pedal. | |||