Vehicle recall 93V179000 · November 1, 1993

Jaguar Majestic, Sovereign and 3 more models

The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or…

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

Summary: The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue.
Consequence: If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.
Remedy: Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (passive) belt system.
Notes: System: interior systems; passive restraints; belts.vehicle description: sedan and coupe passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V179000
Reported to NHTSA: November 1, 1993
Filed by: JAGUAR MOTORS, INC.
Owner notification: February 21, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 52,102
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seat belts

Recall 93V179000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Jaguar Sovereign (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Jaguar Vanden Plas (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Jaguar XJ6 (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Jaguar XJS (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987

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