Jaguar Xjr 1997

Model Xjr made in 1997 by Jaguar got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seats and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRJAGUAR CARS LTD05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
9703.11008/01/1997605712Some vehicles may experience intermittent poor idle caused by carbon deposits on exhaust valves. *tt07/22/1999
B0405/01/1998602213Information on the carbon cutter exhaust valve-supercharged engines for vehicles within vin range 720001 through 812255. *yc10/15/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
C0203/01/1998604190Information regarding 4l80e transmission - control modules for vehicles within vin 720001 - 812255. *tt04/19/1999
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
C0203/01/1998600967Information regarding 4l80e transmission - control modules. *yc06/16/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/20/2000409/01/2000
 While driving at 10 mph and merging onto another lane, consumer noticed steering was not working properly. vehicle stalled twice before the consumer noticed automatic transmission light came on. after third stalling, consumer felt like it may be an accident if it kept stalling.*ak the electronic seats were malfunctioning. after the vehicle stalled several times, the automatic transmission light came and stayed on. the dealer was unable to find the cause. *yh
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
11/20/2000409/01/2000
 While driving at 10 mph and merging onto another lane, consumer noticed steering was not working properly. vehicle stalled twice before the consumer noticed automatic transmission light came on. after third stalling, consumer felt like it may be an accident if it kept stalling.*ak the electronic seats were malfunctioning. after the vehicle stalled several times, the automatic transmission light came and stayed on. the dealer was unable to find the cause. *yh
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
11/20/2000409/01/2000
 While driving at 10 mph and merging onto another lane, consumer noticed steering was not working properly. vehicle stalled twice before the consumer noticed automatic transmission light came on. after third stalling, consumer felt like it may be an accident if it kept stalling.*ak the electronic seats were malfunctioning. after the vehicle stalled several times, the automatic transmission light came and stayed on. the dealer was unable to find the cause. *yh