NHTSA Recall 87V177000
Filed by AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1987-11-17. An estimated 14,900 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FAULT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN INTERRUPT POWER SUPPLY TO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS.
Risk
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING HEADLAMPS AND WINDSHIELDWIPERS, MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND ATTACHED ELECTRICAL SUBHARNESS. ALSO, LUBRICATE IGNITION LOCK MECHANISM.
Notes
SYSTEM: IGNITION SWITCHVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
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