Recall 87V-105: 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1988 Jaguar XJ6

JAGUAR CARS recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Jul 15, 1987, covering about 3,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number
87V-105
Report date
Jul 15, 1987
Vehicles affected
3,500
Owners notified
Jul 17, 1987

The problem

Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.

The risk

Possible loss of stop lamps and failure of cruisecontrol to disengage in the normal manner may result in an accident.

The fix

Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.

Notes

System: electrical/brake lamp switch.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

ManufacturerJAGUAR CARS
ComponentExterior Lighting › Brake Lights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number87V105000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jaguar Vanden Plas1988All years
Jaguar XJ61988All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 87V-105?

Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.

How is recall 87V-105 fixed?

Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.