'88 Jaguar XJ6 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
FEB 08, 1990 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Model Affected: |
XJ6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
29000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 08, 1990
Model Affected:
1988 JAGUAR XJ6
Summary:
BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW TO AND FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP, COULD LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID IN THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS ALSO IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Consequence:
THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE. ALSO, FLUID LOSS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TOTHE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.
Potential Units Affected:
29000
Notes:
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
| Recall Date: |
JUL 15, 1987 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
XJ6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 15, 1987
Model Affected:
1988 JAGUAR XJ6
Summary:
CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE IN A NORMAL MANNER UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, AND THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE LAMP MICROSWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND FAILURE OF CRUISECONTROL TO DISENGAGE IN THE NORMAL MANNER MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
INSTALL A MODIFIED MICROSWITCH IN ALL VEHICLES.
Potential Units Affected:
3500
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
| Recall Date: |
FEB 12, 1988 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Model Affected: |
XJ6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
16000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 12, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 JAGUAR XJ6
Summary:
CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
Consequence:
THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE.
Remedy:
INSTALL REVISED SPECIFICATION FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PAN FIXINGS.
Potential Units Affected:
16000
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
| Recall Date: |
FEB 08, 1990 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
XJ6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
38315
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 08, 1990
Model Affected:
1988 JAGUAR XJ6
Summary:
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Consequence:
LOSS OF FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT, AND THE EXPELLED FLUID FROM THE HOSE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
Potential Units Affected:
38315
Notes:
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.