Jaguar Xjs 1988

• Recall 19174 [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 24537 [USA]: This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire.
  Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
  install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up.
  system: fuel tank - fuel purge system.Vehicle description: passenger cars; 2 door coupe, cabriolet, convertible.

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• Recall 25373 [USA]: Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident.
  Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.
  replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve.
  system: cruise control.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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• Recall 27715 [USA]: This creates fuel odors and after prolonged cyclingcould cause weakening of the fuel tank structure, which could result in fueltank leaks. if a source of ignition is present, a fire could result.
  Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.
  install revised purge system components.
  system: fuel vapor recoveryvehicle description: convertible passenger cars.

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• Recall 1990034 [Canada]: Engine
  Xj-s 1982-90 xj12/vanden plas 1980-90 dirt ingress may cause the electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator to malfunction. If this occurs, the cruise control will fail to disengage under normal operating conditions resulting in possible loss of driver control. Correction: cruise control actuator operation will be checked and an additional vacuum dump will be installed.

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• Recall 1990114 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Note: 1978-90 models excessive fuel vapour pressure can occur such that a weakening of the fuel tank structure can result in fuel leaks. In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could result. Correction: dealers will install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapour pressure build-up.

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• Passive restraint failure investigation # PE93042

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1988 jaguar xjs. Consumer writes in regards to defective drivers side seat belt. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer repaired the seat belt, but the failure recurred. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 1988 jaguar xjs. The contact stated that the front drivers seat belt would not pull out from its retractor, making it inoperable. An authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that the warranty was restricted un the nhtsa campaign id number 93v179000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1988 jaguar xjs. While driving approximately 30 mph he smelled a strong odor of gasoline. He stated that the smell was so strong that it gave him a headache. He added fuel to the vehicle and thought that he had spilled some fuel on him. He referenced recall 90v123000,fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised him that they no longer carry the parts to repair the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was purchased used in august 2010. The failure mileage was 42,002 and the current mileage is 44,200. Updated 1/25/11 *cn updated 04/14/11

Tl* the contact owns a 1988 jaguar xjs. While driving approximately 65 mph, the fuel line became loaded with fuel, which caused pressure to build in the fuel tank. The contact smelled fuel coming from the fuel tank and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred multiple times and at various speeds. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 89v168000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

The driver's side seat belt mechanism (automatic seat belts) on my 1988 jaguar xj6 coupe are not working. Jaguar claims a lifetime warranty. However the parts are on "national back order" according to my dealer. This is a safety issue if i choose to drive my car, possibly a traffic violation as well. Jaguar seems unable/unwilling to honor its warranty, giving in the words of a fellow jaguar owner "a song and dance". *tr

I was parked in a small strip center. I had just left the barber shop and i took note of all the kids in the parking lot and a suv parked nearby. I turned on the engine of my 1988 xjsc jaguar, engine sound seemed normal. I then turned my head to view the rear and proceeded to move in reverse, but as i lifted my foot off the brake, the car suddenly accelerated in a violent manner on its own. The car moved approximately 20 feet in seconds and i found myself going backwards for no logical reason. I applied the brakes as hard as i could, but as i did the car lunged sideways into a block wall protected by a concrete steel post. As i hit the post, the rear of my car bounced into the rear of a parked suv. Police suspect that i tramped on the gas pedal, but foot was already on the brake from the beginning to the end of the crash. I have the best driver rating with state farm, i do not use any drugs legal or illegal and was extra cautious that day because of all the kids in the area. So far, the real cause of this accident has not been found although i suspect the cruise control to be the problem. *tr

Consumer states that the gas tank is leaking gas all over the rear passenger seats and into the trunk. Consumer states that vehicle has 3 fuel tanks characteristics and poor design is causing a leak. Mr