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  Safety Recalls of Jaguar Vanden Plas Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Jaguar Vanden Plas. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Jaguar Vanden Plas.

NHTSA Recall #: 93V179000; 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 BELTS
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 90V024000; Feb. 8, 1990

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Jaguar Majestic, 1989 Jaguar Majestic, 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1988 Jaguar XJ6, 1989 Jaguar XJ6
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 90V023000; Feb. 8, 1990

Loss of fluid could lead to loss of power assist to the braking system, which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident, and the expelled fluid from the hose failure could cause an engine compartment fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Jaguar Majestic, 1989 Jaguar Majestic, 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1988 Jaguar XJ6, 1989 Jaguar XJ6
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 89V235000; Dec. 26, 1989

The break in the rear brake caliper fixing bolt couldresult in an increase in stopping distances, and could cause an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Jaguar Majestic, 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1990 Jaguar XJ6
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Recall Summary: Head of rear caliper fixing bolt could break off, leaving only bolt shank in place. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 88V018000; Feb. 12, 1988

This may allow the cars front suspension to settle ontothe bump stop on one side.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1988 Jaguar XJ6
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Recall Summary: Certain front suspension lower spring pan fixings may fail due to stress corrosion. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Jaguar Vanden Plas Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 1, 1993   Seat Belt 52,102
Feb. 8, 1990   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light 29,000
Feb. 8, 1990   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 38,315
Dec. 26, 1989   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 1,284
Feb. 12, 1988   Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 16,000
Jul. 15, 1987   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 3,500


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Jaguar Vanden Plas Model Years

Model# Recalls
1992 Jaguar Vanden Plas 1
1991 Jaguar Vanden Plas 1
1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas 2
1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas 3
1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4