Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJS | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19871001 - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V179000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940221 | Date Received by ODI: 19931101 | Date Added to Database: 19931116 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR MOTORS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52102 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |