Sterling 825 recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Sterling 825 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Automatic shoulder belt may malfunction

    Reported May 14, 1991Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 91V0770004,028 vehicles affected

    The automatic shoulder belt may tighten and restrict movement or stall and remain loose. It may also fail to retract when the door opens, preventing the occupant from exiting without disconnecting it. The belt assemblies will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    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
    THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WOULD NOT ALLOWSEAT OCCUPANT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE SAFETY BELT.
    Remedy
    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.

  2. Ignition switch fault may interrupt electrical power

    Reported November 17, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V17700014,900 vehicles affected

    A fault in the ignition switch can interrupt power to electrical systems, including the headlamps and windscreen wipers. Reduced visibility could cause a crash. The ignition switch and electrical subharness will be replaced, and the ignition lock lubricated.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
    Defect
    FAULT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN INTERRUPT POWER SUPPLY TO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS.
    Consequence
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING HEADLAMPS AND WINDSHIELDWIPERS, MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND ATTACHED ELECTRICAL SUBHARNESS. ALSO, LUBRICATE IGNITION LOCK MECHANISM.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: IGNITION SWITCHVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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