The 1987 Jaguar XJ6 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a cruise control microswitch that can fail to disengage when the brake pedal is pressed, leaving the vehicle accelerating while the brake lights stay dark and give no warning to following traffic.
On the suspension side, certain front lower spring pan bolts can corrode and fail, causing the suspension on one side to drop onto its bump stop and leaving the vehicle sitting unevenly with altered handling. The brakes also have a concern: the power brake accumulator switches can lose electrical power and stop recharging the hydraulic system, which gradually reduces brake assist and increases stopping distances to the point where the brakes may not respond adequately in an emergency.
At a glance
What can fail
The power brake accumulator switch may fail due to a loss of electrical power, preventing the brake system from recharging. This reduces braking power.
What the fix does
The brake accumulator switches will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Front suspension lower spring pan bolts can corrode and fail under stress, causing the front suspension on one side to drop onto the bump stop.
What the fix does
The front suspension spring pan bolts will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cruise control and brake light switch may fail when you press the brake pedal, causing cruise control to stay active and brake lights to stop working.
What the fix does
The cruise control and brake light switch assembly will be replaced with an updated version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
