Jaguar Xk 1998
Model Xk made in 1998 by Jaguar got 1 recall as well as 20 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V509000 | JAGUAR CARS LTD | from 02/01/1996 to 05/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 39448 | 01/06/2004 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 12/04/2003 | 12/11/2003 | 571 | 108 S7.8.5 | |||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the headlamp adjustment mechanism may be operated without suitable instruction on either the mechanism or in the owner's manual. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An improperly aimed headlamp could provide less effective roadway illumination or could cause increased glare to oncoming vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with an owner's manual addendum containing the necessary headlamp aiming instructions. owner notification is expected to begin on january 6, 2004. owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Jaguar recall no. r842.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SSM-36224 | 10/25/2007 | 10032248 | Jaguar: directional indicator operating with the stalk in the central position. if condition is found, replace the directional indicator switch. no model years listed. *pe | 02/25/2010 | |
| 50151 | 04/01/2002 | 10012383 | Memory systems drivers seat steering column door mirrors diagnostics. *eh | 02/28/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 30368 | 03/01/2005 | 10016575 | A rattle emanating from the engine on start-up and idle. *tt | 09/22/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 30354 | 06/01/2002 | 10011318 | Overheating - thermostat stuck closed - revised thermostat available. *tt | 01/14/2005 | |
| 30348 | 05/01/2002 | 30348 | 630824 | Customers may complain of coolant leaking from the heater hose. *jb this bulletin replaced bulletin 303-48, dated 02/02. *tt | 04/24/2002 |
| 30311 | 09/01/2001 | 30311 | 625470 | The antifreeze solution in the cooling system may deteriorate. this procedure has been produced to eliminate this problem. *tt | 11/28/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-S514 | 05/20/2010 | 10033530 | Jaguar: operation of throttle while in closed position. certain vehicles have been identified with the operation of the throttle. under exceptional circumstances this concern could cause the engine to cut out, although the engine will con | 08/20/2010 | |
| 0704 | 03/20/2007 | 10021469 | Reprogramming the ecm and replacing the throttle body. *kb | 04/27/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 30355 | 06/01/2002 | 634132 | Hard start/non start condition.*jb | 09/27/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||||
| 41704 | 05/01/2001 | 625213 | This bulletin involves revised chmsl installation procedure for the center high mounted stop lamp cover on certain convertible models. *jb | 11/19/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 41706 | 04/01/2004 | 41706 | 10012223 | Condensation build-up in the headlamp assemblies. install revised lens. this bulletin replaces bulletin 417-06 dated 07/03. *tt | 02/17/2005 |
| 41705 | 04/01/2004 | 41705 | 10012214 | A build up of condensation in the headlamp assembly. repair procedure. this bulletin replaces bulletin 417-05 dated 12/01. *tt | 02/17/2005 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| SSM-36224 | 10/25/2007 | 10032248 | Jaguar: directional indicator operating with the stalk in the central position. if condition is found, replace the directional indicator switch. no model years listed. *pe | 02/25/2010 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT | |||||
| SSM-36224 | 10/25/2007 | 10032248 | Jaguar: directional indicator operating with the stalk in the central position. if condition is found, replace the directional indicator switch. no model years listed. *pe | 02/25/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 30707 | 08/01/2001 | 30707 | 623815 | Information regarding damaged j-gate gasket available separately repair procedure. on certain models including 1998. *yh | 10/30/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
| 20607 | 04/01/2002 | 20607 | 634099 | Selector lever difficult to shift from park, brake lamp remains lit, revised brake pedal and switch.*jb | 09/27/2002 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 30327 | 05/01/2001 | 30327 | 625191 | Information on power assist steering pump drive pulley bolts. *jb | 11/19/2001 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 30333 | 04/01/2003 | 50133 | 10012502 | Slow operation of the convertible top, or slow or erratic operation of the latch. supersedes bulletin 303-33, dated 08/99. *tt | 03/03/2005 |
| TIRES | |||||
| 20417 | 04/01/2002 | 634097 | Vehicles may experience vibration/shimmy in the tire assembly, model xk 2002 and 2003.*jb | 09/27/2002 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 31009 | 01/01/2003 | 10012193 | Evap diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak) present - xk vehicles only - background information diagnosis. *tt | 02/17/2005 | |