| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJ6 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870101 - 19870701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V105000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870717 | Date Received by ODI: 19870715 | Date Added to Database: 19870720 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND FAILURE OF CRUISECONTROL TO DISENGAGE IN THE NORMAL MANNER MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A MODIFIED MICROSWITCH IN ALL VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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