JAGUAR XJ6 1988: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V024000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JAGUAR | XJ6 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-07-02 | 1990-02-08 | 1990-02-22 |
Production Dates: 1987-02-01 - 1988-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH.VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
