Jaguar Xjs 1996
Model Xjs made in 1996 by Jaguar got 9 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1996
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1845 | 06/01/1997 | 10011977 | Heated oxygen sensor ho2s torque specification. this service bulletin replaces 1845 dated 2/95. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| 7028 | 11/01/1998 | 7028 | 10011780 | Brake pedal switch - parts inventory simplified. *tt | 01/31/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1856 | 02/01/2001 | 10011967 | Rough idle drivability diagnosis to follow prior to replacing maf. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| 178 | 01/01/1997 | 10011980 | Poor hot start tank pressure control valve check operation. this service bulletin replaces 178 dated 5/98. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| 1263 | 11/01/1997 | 10011974 | Main bearing cap bolts reuse twice conditions. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| 1710 | 08/01/1997 | 10011975 | Insufficent air flow air pump airp diagnosis. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| 1712 | 08/01/2002 | 10011985 | Aj16 exhaust gas recirculation system replace proms and egr valve. this service bulletin replaces 1712 dated 11/01. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| 1712 | 07/01/2000 | 10011919 | Aj16 engine extended emission parts warranty coverage for egr valve. *eh | 02/04/2005 | |
| 171001 | 11/01/2001 | 10011920 | Aj16 exhaust gas recirculation system. replace proms and exhaust gas recirculation valve. *eh | 02/04/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1260 | 01/01/1996 | 10011858 | Camshaft cover oil leaks - aj16 engine - revised bolt torque specification. *tt | 02/02/2005 | |
| 1262 | 02/01/1998 | 1262 | 10011785 | Cylinder head bolts - reuse twice - conditions. *tt | 01/31/2005 |
| 3166 | 02/01/1999 | 605427 | Information on modifying the crankcase breather. *tt | 06/11/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 1852 | 11/01/2001 | 1852 | 628334 | Information on momentary engine hesitation / instability. (this bulletin replaces 1852 dated 4/97) *jg | 03/07/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 971710 | 08/01/1997 | 605728 | Subject regarding insufficient air flow - air pump (airp) - diagnosis. *ak | 07/22/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 1856 | 02/01/2001 | 625949 | Information on vehicles experiencing poor idle quality, hesitation and other drivability concerns as well as diagnosis to follow prior to replacing the mass air flow sensor (mafs). *tt | 12/12/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 1712 | 11/01/2001 | 1712 | 628565 | Some vehicles may experience contamination with the the egr valve that can produce possible drivability issues such as rough idle, hesitation, and difficult starting. *tt | 03/13/2002 |
| 719 | 09/01/2001 | 719 | 623774 | Subject regarding recall r493, aj16 egr system replace proms and egr valve. *yh | 10/30/2001 |
| H/16/97 | 09/01/1997 | 605674 | Subject regarding egr valve - change point. *ak | 06/27/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| PDU11 | 08/01/1998 | 615822 | Information introducing new software - jtp626/2, jtp627/1 and pdu to pc download jtp628/1. *tt | 01/31/2001 | |
| 197 | 08/01/1998 | 615827 | Portable diagnostic unit software - jtp626/2. *tt | 01/31/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 8252 | 10/01/1998 | 10011781 | Leak detection system - ultraviolet dye. *tt | 01/31/2005 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 1853 | 11/01/1997 | 10011973 | Adaptive fuelling system diagnostic procedure. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 7691 | 02/01/1994 | 10011902 | Motorized automatic diagonal seat belts limited lifetime warranty fault diagnosis system operation. *eh | 02/03/2005 | |
| 76115 | 03/01/1996 | 10011553 | Front seat belt twisting install seat belt guides. this also includes 2+2 model. *eh | 01/26/2005 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 5722 | 12/01/1998 | 10011778 | Power assisted steering - diagnosis. *tt | 01/31/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 1849 | 02/01/1998 | 1849 | 600243 | Illumination of the malfuntion indicator lamp (mil). *yc dtc p0300 - service action s659. this bulletin replaces bulletin 18-49, dated 11/95. *tt | 04/30/1998 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 971940 | 08/01/1997 | 605719 | Some vehicles may experience intermittent throttle sticking in the closed position. *ak | 07/22/1999 | |
| 1711 | 12/01/1998 | 602943 | Slight difficulty in opening the throttle from the closed position after the vehicle has been sitting for some time. *yc | 01/21/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 76126 | 10/01/1998 | 604176 | Glass bonding - procedures & materials. a new glass bonding kit is available . *tt | 04/16/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/12/2001 | 4 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Engine dies when slowing down in traffic. has died out in traffic on interstate highway three times. dealer cannot find out what is wrong.- has been serviced three times (total of 26 days) since august, and today is being flatbedded back for fourth time because of same problem. mileage in august 49099 and now 50963. first service for this problem was at thomas jaguar in hartford, last two times checkered flagg lynnhaven in va. beach, va, telephone 757-490-1111. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/30/2002 | 2 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Advised electrical wiring harness not available, local jaguar representaive (david bamber) notified and he indicated he would locate. after two months i called jaguar customer service on june 26, 2002 1-800-452-4827, option 9, ext. 8264 (robert bosack and subject was assigned case #6182217. july 18, 2002 talked with ms romero , supervisor in customer service, 1800-452-4827, option 9 ext 8089, no new results. july 18, 2002 wrote president michael o'driscoll, jaguar, 555 macarthur blvd., mahwah, nj 07430 asking for help. july 22, 2002 received response from ms nancy synol, executive liaison, but no new advice. from july 29, 2002 through oct, 30, 2002 talked with cust. svs.reps.- only word was still trying to obtain part. i have correspondence, etc. in more detail available. dt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Vehicle will intermittently shut off/loss of power which could result in an accident.dealer cannot determine defect. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 3 | |||
| Door locks have locked up several times, freezing in cold weather. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 07/19/2002 | 1 | 12/21/1998 | |
| While driving, transmission line exploded and oil spilled all over the catalytic converter, and vehicle caught on fire. dealer contacted.*ak consuemr was in motion when smoke emmited from under the vehicle. consuemr exited vehicle and passer bys let him know there was a fire underneath the vehicle. oil was still leaking. *jg | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Door locks stuck on several occasions. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Convertible top leaks. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Convertible top leaking. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 07/30/2004 | 44300 | 30 | 09/26/1996 |
| Accelerator pedal jams in up position. to clear accelerator pedal, driver must tap upper face of the pedal with the ball of his foot. the pedal will not jam again unless the driver takes his foot off the pedal. to unjam, repeat procedure above. note when engine is in neutral or turned off, the pedal works perfectly. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN FRANCISCO | 94109 | BRITISH MOTORS | 415 351 5166 |