Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
JAGUAR
Model Of Vehicle
VANDEN PLAS
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
90V024000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Replace Brake Accumulator Switches With Revised Seals.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19870201
End Of Manufacture
19881201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
29000
Date Owners Notified
19900702
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Date Report Received
19900208