Recalls for 1988 Jaguar Xj6

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

Posted on: 1990-02-22
Description
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.

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.

Corrective Action
Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.

Notes
System: brake accumulator switch.vehicle desription: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1990-02-22
Description
High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.

Notes
System: high pressure hose.  Vehicle description: passenger cars, 4 door sedans.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Posted on: 1988-02-19
Description
Certain front suspension lower spring pan fixings may fail due to stress corrosion.

Consequence
This may allow the cars front suspension to settle ontothe bump stop on one side.

Corrective Action
Install revised specification front suspension spring pan fixings.

Notes
System: front suspension.vehicle description: four door sedan.

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Posted on: 1987-07-20
Description
Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.

Consequence
Possible loss of stop lamps and failure of cruisecontrol to disengage in the normal manner may result in an accident.

Corrective Action
Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.

Notes
System: electrical/brake lamp switch.vehicle description: passenger cars.