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1992 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1991 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1990 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

head of rear caliper fixing bolt could break off, leaving only bolt shank in place.

Corrective Action

the break in the rear brake caliper fixing bolt couldresult in an increase in stopping distances, and could cause an accident.

Recall Notes

manufacturer will replace defective bolt.

1990 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1989 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.

1989 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

high pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.

1989 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1988 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.

1988 Jaguar Majestic

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

high pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.