Vehicle recall 91V077000 · May 14, 1991

1987-1988 Sterling 825

Automatic shoulder belt assembly may malfunction during abrupt braking or cornering.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V077000
Reported to NHTSA: May 14, 1991
Filed by: STERLING MOTOR CARS.
Owner notification: June 17, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,028
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seat belts

Recall 91V077000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Sterling 825 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987

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