Jaguar Xk8 2002

Model Xk8 made in 2002 by Jaguar got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Xk8 year 2002

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2002

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/01/1901		1
	Problems with wind noise on driver's side window. mr the front door was hard to open, the j gate clicked all the time when braking, air leaked in the driver's front window along with noise, there was a hum noise when going at highway speeds, and the center console light flashed. sc *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
09/01/2004		2	01/24/2002
	2002 jaguar xkr check engine light illuminated and gas fumes could be smelled.mr the vehicle check engine light illuminated. the dealer was contacted and explained that it was nothing serious and likely due to something in the emission system. when the vehicle was taken in for it's 20000 mile checkup the problem would be rectified. the driver had complained to her husband about the smell of fumes which made her cough. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the service advisor explained that a factory modification had been fitted to rectify the problem. after the modification the fumes could still be smelled. these fumes caused the driver to feel ill while driving. the light illuminated again. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who explained that the original modification had been superseded and that the factory issued further modification, which had been fitted. the fumes were still smelled after the second modification. the driver has since suffered from breathing problems, a dry cough, pain in the lungs and was generally lethargic and fatigued. her doctor diagnosed her with having concomitant interstitial lung disease caused by inhaling fumes. nm
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
02/06/2008	21700	3	01/08/2003
	There is a common throttle body failure in 2002 jaguars. when this failure occurs, the car goes into fail safe mode and reduces speed to 30 mph, creating a hazard on highways with limited access. investigation has revealed that this is a common failure of an non-wear component, and represents a factory defect and a safety issue. *tr
STRUCTURE
01/01/1901		1
	Problems with wind noise on driver's side window. mr the front door was hard to open, the j gate clicked all the time when braking, air leaked in the driver's front window along with noise, there was a hum noise when going at highway speeds, and the center console light flashed. sc *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
07/01/2002
	Convertible top was moving very slowly while opening. next one of the hydralic lines from convertible top broke off and sprayed fluid all over passengers. consumer feels this is very dangerous. please provide any further information.*ak

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
FL	FORT LAUDERDALE	33309	ALPINE JAGUAR	954-463-2571
FL	JACKSONVILLE		MATHENY IMPORTS	904-642-1500
OH	CLEVELAND	44129	WESTSIDE JAGUAR	216 651 9999