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1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas recalls, newest first

February 8, 1990NHTSA 90V02400029,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary
Brake accumulator switch which controls hydraulic fluid flow to and from the engine driven pump, could leak, causing loss of fluid in the power brake assist system. This leak is also in the vicinity of electrical wiring.
Consequence
The leaking brake accumulator switch could cause electrical power interruption and could cause the assist feature of brakes not to recharge. Also, fluid loss could lead to sudden loss of power assistance tothe braking system, which could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 8, 1990NHTSA 90V02300038,315 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.
Consequence
Loss of fluid could lead to loss of power assist to the braking system, which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident, and the expelled fluid from the hose failure could cause an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 15, 1987NHTSA 87V1050003,500 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

Summary
Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.
Consequence
Possible loss of stop lamps and failure of cruisecontrol to disengage in the normal manner may result in an accident.
Remedy
Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Suspension › Rear › Springs1

Other Jaguar Vanden Plas years

Other 1988 Jaguar models

Questions

Does the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jaguar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.