Recalls ·2001 Jaguar XJ8

2001 Jaguar XJ8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Jaguar XJ8; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 14 complaints, most often about structure.

Recalls1
Complaints14
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E043000 · 19 May 2006

Problem: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Risk: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

What owners complain about

Share of the 13 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure6 · 46%
Electrical system2 · 15%
Service brakes2 · 15%
Hydraulic2 · 15%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 15%
Visibility2 · 15%
Equipment2 · 15%
Power train1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The analog gauge readings were not visible on the instrument cluster while driving in day light. *ak the consumer asked a salesman about this problem and he stated that they all performed that way. *nlm

Structure · Nov 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle would not down shift correctly. The dealership replaced the transmission. Then two years later, the transmission began to growl; the vehicle was taken back to the dealership and the transmission was being replaced a second time.

Power train · Oct 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar xj8. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and various warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced and an engine oil flush needed to be…

Engine · Oct 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

The computer system of the vehicle malfunctioned and shut down all systems resulting in an immediate loss of power and the ability to control the vehicle,dealer could not explain the problem, possible electrical problems. *yh

Electrical system · Sep 2001 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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