Jaguar Xjs 1989
Model Xjs made in 1989 by Jaguar got 21 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and seat belts. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V009000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 11/01/1988 to 04/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 11000 | 03/23/1992 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 01/23/1992 | 01/28/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The high tension lead from the ignition coil can move from the production location closer to the #4a fuel injector hose. this could lead to the outer and inner injector hoses cracking or splitting from ozone deterioration. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Splitting of the injector hoses would cause expulsion offuel in the engine compartment and result in a fire when exposed to a source ofignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the high tension leads with shorter high tension leads. replace both the fuel injector and the #4a fuel injector hose as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: ignition system.vehicle description: coupes and convertibles with marelli ignition systems. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 76124 | 12/01/1997 | 10011971 | Convertable soft top replacing outer cover. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 97120176124 | 12/01/1997 | 54463 | Replacing the outer cover of the convertible soft top. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| This form sucks! i can't manage to get anything to fit! i guess i'll just have to forget about it. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/01/1989 | |||
| Consumer had problems when vehicle was purchased. engine ran rough, motor would stick & hesitate. dealer changed spark plugs & repaired seals & injector. the car has a steady history of probelms. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/01/1989 | |||
| Consumer had problems when vehicle was purchased. engine ran rough, motor would stick & hesitate. dealer changed spark plugs & repaired seals & injector. the car has a steady history of probelms. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 09/20/1997 | 04/25/1993 | ||
| Vehicle fire due to catalytic converter overheating. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the ignition cuts out on the left side, the fuel injectors continued to dump fuel, which went into the preheated converterd and burned, high heat caused the catalyst to melt and sag in both converters. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 04/01/1989 | |||
| Consumer had problems when vehicle was purchased. engine ran rough, motor would stick & hesitate. dealer changed spark plugs & repaired seals & injector. the car has a steady history of probelms. *ak | |||
| 09/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel leak from fuel injector rail, causing fire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| After the recall was fixed the fuel tank developed a break and consequent serious fuel leak, requiring the replacement of the fuel tank at a cost of $1,791.46. consumer stated that, this was an acknowledged defect in the tank that was on going or not properly fixed. therefore, consumer is seeking a reimbursement for the cost of replacement of tank (recall #90v123000). *yd | |||
| OTHER | |||
| Unspecified. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Tl * the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xjs. the contact stated that the restraint system had become inoperable. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 93v179000 (seat belts) and contacted the dealer for repairs. the contact stated that the parts were not available and he had been attempting to have the vehicle repaired for approximately six months. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,000. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xjs. the contact stated that the restraint system had become inoperable. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 93v179000 (seat belts) and contacted the dealer for repairs. the contact stated that the parts were not available and he had been attempting to have the vehicle repaired for approximately six months. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,000. kmj | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xjs. the contact stated that he had tried to have recall nhtsa campaign id number: 93v179000 (component: seat belts) repairs on his vehicle for the past six months since the restraint system had become inoperable. the vehicle was dealer who did refused to service the vehicle since they did not have the parts. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,000. pm | |||
| 6 | |||
| Email fwd fm roger w. johnson (tx) re defective automatic seat belts in his 1989 jaguar xjs, requests a defect investigation for possible recall.*mr the vehicles automatic seat belts have failed six times since the consumer owned the vehicle. each time the manufacturer repaired or replaced the mechanism. the last failure occurred over a year ago and is not repairable due to non-availability of parts. the dealer stated that there was a backlog of consumers with similar problems. *ph *nlm | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 5 | ||
| Passenger's side motor belt failed to operate/ nhtsa recall # 93v-179 ooo. manufacturer notified and informed consumer because the vehicle is out of warranty there is nothing that can be done. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 10/28/2002 | 83662 | 3 | |
| I request your intervention and investigation on my behalf in regards to jaguar motorcar's seat belt failures. specifically, i own a 1989 jaguar xjs with automatic seat belts. these belts have failed numerous times since owning this car. the last failure occurred nearly a year ago and is not repairable due to non-availability of parts. the local dealer states he has a backlog of other customers with similar circumstances. further, the dealer states that the automated system has design errors that are the root cause of the problems. jaguar is supposedly redesigning the replacement parts but has not made them available to the dealers. please inquire with whom ever you feel could support our needs in having a functional seat belt system within the car. i understand from the dealer seat belts and seat belt systems are lifetime warranted items.*jb very respectfully, roger w. johnson | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/04/1991 | |||
| Abs brake released when on slippery surface. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 11/05/1999 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Continuous raw fuel odor when trunk lid opened---called local jaguar dealer and it. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 03/13/1996 | 3 | ||
| Power windows failed, prior to recall. *sd | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | SAN ANTONIO | 78249 | BARRETT JAGUAR | 210-341-2800 |