Jaguar Xj6 1989

• Recall 19169 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  system: interior systems; passive restraints; belts.Vehicle description: sedan and coupe passenger vehicles.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 23061 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.
  system: brake accumulator switch.Vehicle desription: passenger cars.

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• Recall 23628 [USA]: 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.
  High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.
  install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.
  system: high pressure hose. Vehicle description: passenger cars, 4 door sedans.

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• Recall 1990032 [Canada]: Brakes
  The power brake high pressure supply hose may rupture, causing loss of fluid and consequent loss of power boost with an added risk of an underhood fire due to expelled fluid in the engine compartment. Correction: power brake hydraulic hose will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1990033 [Canada]: Brakes
  The power brake accumulator switches, which control the flow of fluid to and from the hydraulic accumulator, may fail due to an interruption of electrical power thereby preventing the power assist feature of the brakes from recharging. This could result in decreased braking efficiency and a possible vehicle crash where minimum stopping distances are required. Correction: brake accumulator switches will be replaced.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Passive restraint failure investigation # PE93042

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Anti-lock brakes fail investigation # EA90004

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• Abs failure investigation # PE89153

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Tl* the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xj6. The contact stated that the seat belt retractor mechanism failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the passive belt system needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that they no longer manufactured the parts needed for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage is 148,000. Updated 04-05-13 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xj6. The contact stated that the seat belt was broken. The vehicle was involved in recall 93v179000 (seat belts) but because of the age of the vehicle, the manufacturer no longer manufactured the part needed for repair. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xj6l. The contact stated that the front passenger side seatbelt motor failed. The dealer advised that they would repair the vehicle according to the lifetime warranty yet the parts needed for repairs were not readily available. The vehicle was repaired by the contact's private mechanic. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000 and the current mileage was approximately 150,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xj6. The contact stated that both of the automatic seat belts in the front seat failed to function properly. The motor would not move back and forth as it should have when the doors were open and closed. Recall 93v179000, seat belts is related to the failure; however, the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle since they did not have the parts in stock. The manufacturer stated that the parts were difficult to get due to the age of the vehicle. Most recently, the parts were available for the passenger side but not the driver side. He was not notified that the passenger side parts were available at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 163,572 and the failure mileage was approximately 135,000 updated 02/18/10. *lj the consumer stated the upper portion of the seat belt does hot hold. Updated 09/16/10

We own a 1989 jaguar xj6 and the automatic seat belts do not retract everytime the door is closed. Several years ago the belts were replaced by our local dealer but now the problem is the electronic control module. The deal stated he cannot get parts any longer. What options do we have? I'm sure someone makes after market lap belts that are not motorized. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xj6. The contact stated that the low fluid indicator light illuminated. He also learned from a mechanic that the brake accumulator switch was leaking hydraulic fluid, which activates the power brakes. While driving 55 mph, the low fluid indicator light illuminated and the brakes failed. The mechanic replaced the master cylinder for $600, but the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back where it was diagnosed with the same failure as noted in recall # 90v023000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). However, the safety recall repair free period has expired for his vehicle. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 92,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 08/09/07. *jb

Automatic seatbelt works intermittently, there was a recall in 1993 with a lifetime guarantee. Dealer and jaguar company refused to honor warranty.*ak consumer paid for jaguar to clean the module, however this did not remedy the problem, jaguar still refuses any responsibility. *slc

Automatic seat belt works intermittently. When getting in vehicle seat belt will get struck. While sitting in vehicle it will sometimes start working, and sometimes may not work for a while. Contact dealer, and dealer stated can't fix when seat belt is working.

When movin transmission pawl to reverse vehicle took off, making consumer lose control. Consumeer could not stop and crashed. *ak