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Jaguar Sovereign

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

replacement headlamps were not approved for highway use in the u. s. and do not comply with fmvss 108.

Corrective Action

headlamps would not provide proper illumination andcould cause glare to oncoming traffic.

Recall Notes

replace headlamps with original dot certified lamps.

1992 Jaguar Sovereign

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 Sovereign

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 Sovereign

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 Sovereign

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 Sovereign

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.