Vehicle recall 90V035000 · February 20, 1990
Jaguar XJS and XJ12
Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.
- Consequence
- Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve.
- Notes
- System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V035000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 20, 1990
- Filed by
- JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
- Owner notification
- May 21, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32,749
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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