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Jaguar XJ6 Recall 90V023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 90V023, reported February 8, 1990, 38,315 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V023JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Risk
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.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
Notes
SYSTEM: HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, 4 DOOR SEDANS.

Affected vehicles

Jaguar Majestic19881989
Jaguar Vanden Plas19881989
Jaguar XJ619881989