NHTSA Recall 93V179000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V179000; Date: Nov. 1, 1993
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Jaguar Majestic; 1990 Jaguar Majestic; 1991 Jaguar Majestic; 1992 Jaguar Majestic; 1989 Jaguar Sovereign; 1990 Jaguar Sovereign; 1991 Jaguar Sovereign; 1992 Jaguar Sovereign; 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas; 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas; 1991 Jaguar Vanden Plas; 1992 Jaguar Vanden Plas; 1989 Jaguar XJ6; 1990 Jaguar XJ6; 1991 Jaguar XJ6; 1992 Jaguar XJ6; 1987 Jaguar XJS; 1988 Jaguar XJS; 1989 Jaguar XJS
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Jaguar Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 52,102
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
System: interior systems; passive restraints; belts. Vehicle description: sedan and coupe passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 21, 1994
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