Jaguar Vanden Plas 1989
Model Vanden Plas made in 1989 by Jaguar got 4 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1989
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 | |||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V023000 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | from 02/01/1987 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 38315 | 07/02/1990 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 02/08/1990 | 02/22/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: high pressure hose. vehicle description: passenger cars, 4 door sedans. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V024000 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | from 02/01/1987 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 29000 | 07/02/1990 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 02/08/1990 | 02/22/1990 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake accumulator switch.vehicle desription: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xj6l. the contact stated that the front passenger side seatbelt motor stopped working and therefore would not sit the seatbelt in front the occupant when they got sat in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership who stated that they would repair it according to the lifetime warranty. however, the dealer had no parts to repair it. the vehicle was repaired by the contact's private mechanic. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the current mileage was approximately 150,000. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000-bk | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| When the vehicle was put into drive it took off at about 50mph. vehicle hit another car. dealer has not seen. *ak | |||