Jaguar Sovereign 1992
Model Sovereign made in 1992 by Jaguar got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1992
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V179000 | JAGUAR MOTORS, INC. | from 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 52102 | 02/21/1994 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 11/01/1993 | 11/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (passive) belt system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; passive restraints; belts.vehicle description: sedan and coupe passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/23/2008 | 56592 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 jaguar sovereign. the contact stated that the seat belt is automatic on the driver's side. once seated in the driver's seat, the belt will automatically close over his shoulder. the failure is due to a belt winch assembly. nhtsa campaign id number 93v179000 (seat belts) was referenced. the contact went to the dealer to have the seat belt repaired and they stated that the parts were unavailable and would take three weeks to arrive. it has been longer than three weeks and the dealer is not commenting on when the seat belt will be repaired. this is a safety hazard because the contact cannot drive without the seat belt. the failure mileage was 56,592. updated 10/21/08. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 04/02/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Seatbelt mechanism failed (seized and did not allow movement or use of belt)..i just read that this was a recall but we never were informed | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 03/14/2007 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 jaguar sovereign. on march 14, 2007, a passenger had to be cut from the driver's side rear of the vehicle because the seat belt failed to unlatch. since that time, the contact has not been able to get a replacement part from the manufacturer nor the jaguar dealer. the contact referenced safety recall # 93v179000 (seat belts). the vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 130,000. | |||