Vehicle recall 90V024000 · February 8, 1990
Jaguar Majestic, Vanden Plas and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: brake accumulator switch.vehicle desription: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V024000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 8, 1990
- Filed by
- JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
- Owner notification
- July 2, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jaguar Majestic (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
- Jaguar Vanden Plas (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
- Jaguar XJ6 (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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