1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas

Recalls

1 recall names the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline

  May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E04300088,303 vehiclesEquipment

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  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).

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling3
2. Vehicle speed control3
3. Equipment1
4. Structure1

Latest complaints

• Jun 15, 2017TN
  Structure · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
  1999 jaguar XJ8. Consumer writes in regards to pedal being stuck to the floor when trying to accelerate. *Ld the consumer stated while driving in heavy traffic, the gas pedal stuck to the floor, almost causing an accident. The consumer had to physically pull the gas pedal up. The failure was due…

  1999 jaguar XJ8. Consumer writes in regards to pedal being stuck to the floor when trying to accelerate. *Ld the consumer stated while driving in heavy traffic, the gas pedal stuck to the floor, almost causing an accident. The consumer had to physically pull the gas pedal up. The failure was due to an incorrectly installed stud that was missing it's kick down stick. The mechanic advised the stud was supposed to have a cover on it and that the stud was unnecessary. The mechanic offered to remove the stud, the consumer declined and placed a plastic bottle cap over the stud. *js

• May 6, 2017TN140,000 mi
  Vehicle speed control
  On 2/10/17 entering freeway I pressed the gas pedal to the floor. The gas pedal stuck,i barely avoided a major accident. I overheated my brakes,and managed to pull the pedal up by hand. The pedal had stuck on a medal stud mounted in the floor under the gas pedal.the jaguar dealer said there was…

  On 2/10/17 entering freeway I pressed the gas pedal to the floor. The gas pedal stuck,i barely avoided a major accident. I overheated my brakes,and managed to pull the pedal up by hand. The pedal had stuck on a medal stud mounted in the floor under the gas pedal.the jaguar dealer said there was suppose to be a kickdown switch on the stud. I purchased a switch,but I would not fit on the stud. I put a plastic bottlecap over the stud.please check your vehicle..jaguar does not seem to care.

• Sep 1, 2009CT100,000 miCrash1 injury
  Vehicle speed control
  Tl*the contact owns a 1999 vanden plas jaguar. When he attempted to move the vehicle in his driveway it suddenly accelerated to 70 mph. He placed both feet on the brake pedal and was unable to stop the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into a wall and his right thumb was broken. A complaint was filed…

  Tl*the contact owns a 1999 vanden plas jaguar. When he attempted to move the vehicle in his driveway it suddenly accelerated to 70 mph. He placed both feet on the brake pedal and was unable to stop the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into a wall and his right thumb was broken. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer; however, they would not offer any assistance. The insurance company will not pay for the damages or investigate the failure. The failure and current mileage were 100,000.

• Feb 1, 2006MO
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Equipment

  At 37,092 the thermostat froze, blowing the radiator hose. at 52,058 another thermostat froze, blowing the radiator. was told by jaguar service that these freeze, and I should bring my jaguar in every 16,000 miles just to be certain. when radiator hose blows, no telling where we might be and situation could be dangerous. *nm

• Jan 3, 2005MA64,500 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

  While driving timing chain failed, causing the engine to blow, and had complete loss of power, including no steering and brakes. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. also, contacted the manufacturer. Neither were willing to assist consumer. *Ak

• Mar 13, 2003LA
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  The engine stalled without warning, which made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10228531DVD software update
• 10212857Mongoose Update.
• 10212845Attachment.
• 10212844Attachment.
• 10212843Attachment.
• 10212838Image.
• 10212837Image.
• 10146032A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
• 1014603118C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
• 10146030SIM card activation issues
• 10146029InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
• 10134968Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
• 10127619Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
• 607928Information bulletin regarding the 17 x 7.5 solar style wheels for vehicles within in 853936-on.

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