Recall 90V024000: 1988–1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 8, 1990

Manufacturer

Jaguar rover triumph inc.

Potentially affected

29,000vehicles

Model years

1988–1989

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1988 Jaguar Majestic0 complaints
• 1989 Jaguar Majestic0 complaints
• 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas1 complaints
• 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas1 complaints
• 1988 Jaguar XJ610 complaints
• 1989 Jaguar XJ617 complaints