Jaguar Xjs 1988
Model Xjs made in 1988 by Jaguar got 10 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and seat belts. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1988
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V168000 | HESS AND EISENHARDT CO. | from 11/01/1986 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1994 | 02/26/1990 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 10/11/1989 | 10/19/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This creates fuel odors and after prolonged cyclingcould cause weakening of the fuel tank structure, which could result in fueltank leaks. if a source of ignition is present, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install revised purge system components. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel vapor recoveryvehicle description: convertible passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V123000 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | from 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 35000 | 12/24/1990 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 07/02/1990 | 09/26/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank - fuel purge system.vehicle description: passenger cars; 2 door coupe, cabriolet, convertible. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V035000 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | from 02/01/1979 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 32749 | 05/21/1990 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 02/20/1990 | 02/28/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 86178 | 08/01/1997 | 10011544 | Inoperative blue relay oxidized or damaged terminals checking replacement guidelines. this replaces service bulletin 86178 dated 5/97. *eh | 01/26/2005 | |
| 86178 | 08/01/1997 | 605716 | Guidelines on checking/replacing inoperative blue relay oxidized or damaged terminals. *tt | 07/22/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 1855 | 02/01/2001 | 618514 | Some vehicles may have spark plugs that have been affected by corona discharge that leads to corona stain or what is often referred to as spark plug blow-by. *tt | 04/14/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 86179 | 07/01/1997 | 604142 | Subject regarding poor antenna mast operation - cleaning - replacing. *tt | 04/15/1999 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 7691 | 02/01/1994 | 10011902 | Motorized automatic diagonal seat belts limited lifetime warranty fault diagnosis system operation. *eh | 02/03/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE93042 | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 05/04/1993 | 11/04/1993 | PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE | 93V179000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 42002 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1988 jaguar xjs. while driving approximately 30 mph he smelled a strong odor of gasoline. he stated the smell was so strong it gave him a headache. he stated he had just fueled the vehicle up and thought he had spilled some fuel of him. he reference recall 90v123000,fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer advised him that they no longer carry the parts to do the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vehicle was purchased used in august 2010. the failure mileage was 42,002 and the current mileage was 44,200. vwb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 44000 | 1 | |
| I was parked in a small strip center. i had just left the barber shop and i took note of all the kids in the parking lot and a suv parked nearby. i turned on the engine of my 1988 xjsc jaguar, engine sound seemed normal. i then turned my head to view the rear and proceeded to move in reverse, but as i lifted my foot off the brake, the car suddenly accelerated in a violent manner on its own. the car moved approximately 20 feet in seconds and i found myself going backwards for no logical reason. i applied the brakes as hard as i could, but as i did the car lunged sideways into a block wall protected by a concrete steel post. as i hit the post, the rear of my car bounced into the rear of a parked suv. police suspect that i tramped on the gas pedal, but foot was already on the brake from the beginning to the end of the crash. i have the best driver rating with state farm, i do not use any drugs legal or illegal and was extra cautious that day because of all the kids in the area. so far, the real cause of this accident has not been found although i suspect the cruise control to be the problem. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/05/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the gas tank is leaking gas all over the rear passenger seats and into the trunk. consumer states that vehicle has 3 fuel tanks characteristics and poor design is causing a leak. mr | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 67000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1988 jaguar xjs. the contact stated that the driver side seat belt was not retractable, making it impossible for the contact to put on the seat belt. the dealer told the contact that the warranty was restricted under the nhtsa campaign number: 93v179000 (seat belts) recall. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure was not remedied. the failure and current mileage was 67,000. nw | |||
| 06/30/2009 | 1 | ||
| The driver's side seat belt mechanism (automatic seat belts) on my 1988 jaguar xj6 coupe are not working. jaguar claims a lifetime warranty. however the parts are on national back order according to my dealer. this is a safety issue if i choose to drive my car, possibly a traffic violation as well. jaguar seems unable/unwilling to honor its warranty, giving in the words of a fellow jaguar owner a song and dance. *tr | |||