Vehicle speed control Jaguar recall

JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 20, 1990. It covers about 32,749 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 90V035000
Reported: Feb 20, 1990
Vehicles: 32,749
Area: Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.

The risk

Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident.

The fix

Replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve.

Contacts

System: cruise control. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Jaguar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V035000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1979 Jaguar XJ12	0	1	B
1982 Jaguar XJS	1	6	D
1983 Jaguar XJS	1	4	C
1984 Jaguar XJS	2	3	C
1985 Jaguar XJS	4	3	C
1986 Jaguar XJS	2	4	C
1987 Jaguar XJS	1	6	D
1988 Jaguar XJS	7	4	D
1989 Jaguar XJS	14	4	F
1990 Jaguar XJS	15	3	F

Questions

Is the 90V035000 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 90V035000?

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 90V035000 announced?

JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. reported it to NHTSA on February 20, 1990. 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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