Recall 93V-179: 1989–1992 Jaguar Majestic, 1989–1992 Jaguar Sovereign and 3 more

JAGUAR MOTORS, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Nov 1, 1993, covering about 52,102 vehicles.

NHTSA number
93V-179
Report date
Nov 1, 1993
Vehicles affected
52,102
Owners notified
Feb 21, 1994

The problem

The normal lockup function of the automatic (Passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue.

The risk

If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.

The fix

Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (Passive) belt system.

Notes

System: interior systems; passive restraints; belts.vehicle description: sedan and coupe passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerJAGUAR MOTORS, INC.
ComponentSeat Belts
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number93V179000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jaguar Majestic1989, 1990, 1991, 1992All years
Jaguar Sovereign1989, 1990, 1991, 1992All years
Jaguar Vanden Plas1989, 1990, 1991, 1992All years
Jaguar XJ61989, 1990, 1991, 1992All years
Jaguar XJS1987, 1988, 1989All 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 93V-179?

The normal lockup function of the automatic (Passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue.

How is recall 93V-179 fixed?

Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (Passive) belt system.

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.