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Safety recall · 89V235000

Service brakes: caliper Jaguar recall

JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 26, 1989. It covers about 1,284 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V235000
Reported
Dec 26, 1989
Vehicles
1,284
Area
Brakes

The problem

Head of rear caliper fixing bolt could break off, leaving only bolt shank in place.

The risk

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

The fix

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLT.

Contacts

System: rear caliper bolt.Vehicle category: pasenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Jaguar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V235000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Jaguar Majestic02D
1990 Jaguar Sovereign52F
1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas33F
1990 Jaguar XJ6102F

Questions

Is the 89V235000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V235000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V235000 announced?

JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. reported it to NHTSA on December 26, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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