Jaguar Xjr 1998
Model Xjr made in 1998 by Jaguar got 12 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and unknown or other. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1998
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Honeywell 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 30357 | 08/01/2003 | 30357 | 10011315 | Loss of engine performance - intake ducts loose - install revised parts. this bulletin replaced bulletin 303-57, dated 01/03. jaguar 2000-03 my xkr. 1998-03 my v8 xjr. *tt this bulletin replaced bulletin 303-57, dated 10/02. *tt this | 01/14/2005 |
| 31003 | 09/01/1998 | 604172 | Owners with vehicles within vin 812256 - 853935 may experience rattling or knocking noise in engine compartment. *tt | 04/16/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 30355 | 06/01/2002 | 634132 | Hard start/non start condition.*jb | 09/27/2002 | |
| 31006 | 02/01/2002 | 31006 | 629943 | Customers may complain of no-start or idle/driveability issues due to the throttle body bore and throttle blade becoming coated with a soft sticky carbon deposit. *tt | 04/10/2002 |
| 30343 | 04/01/2001 | 619991 | Various engine drivability concerns. *tt | 07/09/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 30722 | 10/01/2005 | 10017476 | Remanufactured w5a-580 transmission - harsh shifts - install revised valve body. *tt | 11/08/2005 | |
| 30704 | 05/01/1998 | 601829 | Mandatory service tool 307-378 has been introduced for the w5a580 automatic transmission used in xjr ( supercharded ) vehicles. *yc | 08/25/1998 | |
| 30706 | 03/01/1998 | 600111 | Information on monitoring transmission oil temperature in d or r during diagnosis on vehicles within vin 812256-on. *yc | 04/24/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 303S701 | 01/01/2001 | 618517 | Some vehicles within vin range 812256 - 878717 may experience illumination of the check engine light and / or customer complaints of excess engine noise. *tt | 04/14/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 30347 | 10/01/2001 | 626881 | Hesitation, surging, detonation, poor throttle reponse/acceleration.*jb | 12/19/2001 | |
| 31006 | 11/01/2000 | 31006 | 615842 | Some vehicles may experience a condition where the throttle body bore and throttle blade become coated with a soft sticky carbon deposit. *tt | 01/31/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| While traveling at approximately 65 mph vehicle lost power during acceleration while in traffic. dealership examined vehicle, and cleaned throttle in vehicle. problem repeated itself while traveling at approximately 70 mph in heavy traffic. dealership replaced an unknown component in throttle control, and informed consumer that this has happened to other vehicles. *ak while driving the second time the cruise control had been engaged, however when turning it off, the vehicle stalled, dealer states he has been replacing throttle body assembly on many cars due to this defect, when vehicle did stall, consumer was able to stop the motor, restart it and it would work again. cigarette lighter inoperable due to a blown fuse. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/26/2003 | 20374 | 1 | 07/31/2003 |
| While driving vehicle lost power and all warning lights started flashing.*mr (nar) *cb | |||
| 09/27/2003 | 21000 | 1 | 07/31/2003 |
| Car lost power while travelling on highway. all warning lights flashing red. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| When driving 55-60 mph on highwayvehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown. dealer cleaned breather system which did not correct the problem. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| When driving 55-60 mph on highwayvehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown. dealer cleaned breather system which did not correct the problem. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/16/2002 | |||
| Consumer states having the same problem as recall#99v138000 power train transmission. dealer will not repair because vin was not included. ts | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Seat support bracket (driver side right rear) cracked in half causing seat to shift suddenly. causing driver to make unintended steering inputs. second occurrence same as above except left rear bracket cracked in half on june 10, 2012 | |||
| 03/19/2004 | 55000 | 1 | |
| While driving driver side seat attachment broke at the left rear. when this occurred the seat tilted to the lift side of the door. dealership replaced the seat track and electronic assembly. this was a common problem with these vehicles.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| While traveling at approximately 65 mph vehicle lost power during acceleration while in traffic. dealership examined vehicle, and cleaned throttle in vehicle. problem repeated itself while traveling at approximately 70 mph in heavy traffic. dealership replaced an unknown component in throttle control, and informed consumer that this has happened to other vehicles. *ak while driving the second time the cruise control had been engaged, however when turning it off, the vehicle stalled, dealer states he has been replacing throttle body assembly on many cars due to this defect, when vehicle did stall, consumer was able to stop the motor, restart it and it would work again. cigarette lighter inoperable due to a blown fuse. *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | NOVI | JAGUAR OF NOVI |