NHTSA recall 90V-035 (90V035000)

vehicle speed control recall reported February 20, 1990 - about 32,749 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V035000
Also written as: 90V-035
Reported: February 20, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~32,749
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.

Why it is dangerous

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-035 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jaguar XJS - 1990

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.