| Make : JAGUAR | Model : MAJESTIC | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870201 - 19881201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V024000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900702 | Date Received by ODI: 19900208 | Date Added to Database: 19900222 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 29000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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