Recalls ·2001 Jaguar XK8

2001 Jaguar XK8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Jaguar XK8; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 10 complaints, most often about structure.

Recalls1
Complaints10
Crashes reported2in 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 10 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure2 · 20%
Steering2 · 20%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 20%
Vehicle speed control2 · 20%
Visibility1 · 10%
Unknown or other1 · 10%
Latches/locks/linkages1 · 10%
Air bags1 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Whenever the convertible top is down hydraulic fluid leaks from the release handle over the window. Dealer has attempted to fix the problem on three different occasions.*ak

Structure · Dec 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

Consumer states that while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost the power steering without warning and almost lost control of the vehicle. Dealer contacted. Ts the consumer also stated that there was smoke coming from under the hood and a fluid leak. Scc

Steering · Oct 2002 · NHTSA complaint record

Fumes enter the cabin: shortly after i took delivery of the jaguar and numeroous times thereafter my wife and i expereinced serious health problems while riding in the car. These problems were only when the sunroof was open. The first symptom was bad headaches. Eyes begin to feel dry and there is difficulty focusing.…

Engine and engine cooling · Apr 2001 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving my 2001 jaguar xk-8/ cv. At highway speed with the top down, the hydraulic fluid from the convertible top started leaking from the center lock down mechanism on the windshield frame. At first i thought it was windshield wiper spray from the car in front of us. I wiped my face with my hand and felt an…

Unknown or other · Aug 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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