1989 Jaguar XJ6 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1989 Jaguar XJ6. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V179000Nov 1, 199352,102 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Jaguar XJ6 1989–1992, Sovereign 1989–1992, Vanden Plas 1989–1992 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 90V023000Feb 8, 199038,315 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Jaguar XJ6 1988–1989, Vanden Plas 1988–1989, Majestic 1988–1989

  Reported issue: High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.

  Possible consequence: Loss of fluid could lead to loss of power assist to the braking system, which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident, and the expelled fluid from the hose failure could cause an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy: Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.

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• 90V024000Feb 8, 199029,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Jaguar XJ6 1988–1989, Vanden Plas 1988–1989, Majestic 1988–1989

  Reported issue: Brake accumulator switch which controls hydraulic fluid flow to and from the engine driven pump, could leak, causing loss of fluid in the power brake assist system. This leak is also in the vicinity of electrical wiring.

  Possible consequence: The leaking brake accumulator switch could cause electrical power interruption and could cause the assist feature of brakes not to recharge. Also, fluid loss could lead to sudden loss of power assistance tothe braking system, which could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

  Remedy: Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE93042Passive restraint failureClosed · May 4, 1993
• EA90004Anti-lock brakes failClosed · Oct 23, 1989
• PE89153ABS FAILUREClosed · Aug 15, 1989

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