Sterling 825 1988
Model 825 made in 1988 by Sterling got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (power train). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 2.5, ffs engine.
Model 1988
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||