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Safety Features



1999 Jaguar XK8 2dr Convertible

  • 3-point front safety belts w/pretensioners
  • Multi-adjustable pwr front bucket seats w/lumbar support
  • Driver & front passenger front air bags
 
Crash Test Results for the 1999 Jaguar Models:
No crash test results exist
 
Service Bulletins for 1999 Jaguar XK8 2dr Convertible
1999 JAGUAR XK8:

Bulletin Number: 20608
UPRATED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND CALIPERS - RUNNING CHANGE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 30330
NOISE DURING START UP - INSTALL REVISED TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 30332
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE VALVE TIMING - CVVT UNIT RETAINING BOLT - REVISED TORQUE NOT IN JTIS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 30335
DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD. ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FLASH REPROGRAMMING - SERVICE ACTION S479. *TT

Bulletin Number: 30335
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD, ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES, UNDER CERTAIN RUNNING CONDITIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 30335
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD, ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTIN VIN RANGES, UNDER CERTAIN RUNNING CONDITIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 303498
ENGINE FAIL SAFE DISPLAYED AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED. SERVICE ACTION S498. *TT

Bulletin Number: 30711
A LIMITED NUMBER OF VEHICLES HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORPORATING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT IN WHICH THERE IS A COMPONENT WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR FAILURE. RECALL R478. *TT

Bulletin Number: 31005
SOME VEHCIN BUILT WITHIN VIN 031303-ON - 853936-ON MAY DEFAULT TO LIMP HOME MODE BECAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE IS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. THE CONDITION WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1121 AND / OR P1632 BEING STORED IN

Bulletin Number: 31005
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEFAULT TO LIMP HOME MODE BECAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE IS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. THE CONDITION WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1121 AND / PR P1632 BEING STORED IN THE MEMORY OF THE ENGINE CONTROL MOD

Bulletin Number: 413
THIS BULLETIN LISTS THE ROUTINE SERVICE TIMES FOR VARIOUS VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 41812
FRONT SEAT FUSES BLOWING CHAFED SEAT HARNESS REPAIR PROCEDURE. *EH

Bulletin Number: 50137
FRONT SEAT CUSHION - SAGGING. MODIFY SEAT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 50140
INSTALLATION OF CHILD SEAT TETHER MOUNTING EYES - DIMENSIONS - USA VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 50142
ON A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT BASIS ONLY, IN THE EVENT OF A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF SEAT HEATER PADS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIT TO CERTAIN EARLIER VEHICLES THE SEAT HEATER PADS AS FITTED FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF 2000 MODELYEAR PRODUCTION.

Bulletin Number: 50149
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF FAILURE OF THE REGULATOR FOR THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 60003
SERVICE ACTION S474 REGARDING ROUTINE CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE RESTRICTER IN THE ENGINE PART-LOAD BREATHER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 680
JAGUAR ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN REGARDING THE RELEASE OF WORKSHOP MANUAL INFORMATION ON CD-ROM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 91007
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 031345 MAY EXPERIENCE A CREAK FROM A FRONT SEAT CAUSED BY END-FLOAT OF THE REAR RISER BAR OF THE SEAT RISER MECHANISM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 91009
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 042775 AND 812256 - 878717, MAY EXHIBIT A REAR-END UNDERBODY RATTLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: C09
SUBJECT REGARDING CARBON CANISTER ADAPTER FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 001001 - 042775. *TT

Bulletin Number: D03
BRIEF INFORMNATION REGARDING THROTTLE BODY - AJ27 ENGINES FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 031303-ON. *TT

Bulletin Number: SFCC_08MAR18
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call

Bulletin Number: SFCC_09AUG18_REV
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements

Bulletin Number: SFCC_09AUG18_REV
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.

Bulletin Number: SFCC_09AUG18_REV
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter

Bulletin Number: SFCC_09AUG18_REV
SIM card activation issues

Bulletin Number: SFCC_14DEC17
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

Bulletin Number: V14
INFORMATION REGARDING THE PART NUMBER FOR THE LINK FOR THE DOOR LATCH WHICH IS MISSING FROM THE FICHE FRAME ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 042775. *TT


1999 JAGUAR XK8 SPORTS:

Bulletin Number: SFCC_08MAR18
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call

Bulletin Number: SFCC_09AUG18_REV
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements

Bulletin Number: SFCC_09AUG18_REV
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter

Bulletin Number: SFCC_09AUG18_REV
SIM card activation issues

Bulletin Number: SFCC_09AUG18_REV
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.

Bulletin Number: SFCC_14DEC17
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

 
Recalls for 1999 Jaguar XK8 2dr Convertible
1999 JAGUAR XK8 SPORTS
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V138000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 189
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FINE CRACKS WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF THE GEAR TEETH WITH IN THE GEAR TRAIN, INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARBOX.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE GEAR TEETH POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO "LOCK UP" AT SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX.
 


2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider

  • Driver Airbag
  • Door Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Front Dual Knee Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Fixed Hoop Safety Rollbar
  • Front Pretensioners
  • Side Guard Door Beams
 
Crash Test Results for the 2014 McLaren Models:
No crash test results exist
 
Service Bulletins for 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
No service bulletins exist
 
Recalls for 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
2014 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 13V541000
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer: McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Manufacture Dates: 10/10/2011 - 10/23/2013
Potential Units Affected: 376
Defect Description:
McLaren Automotive, Inc. (McLaren) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 MP4 12-C Spider and Coupe vehicles manufactured October 10, 2011, through October 23, 2013 and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Due to a combination of high ambient temperatures and humidity, the wiper motor brushes may jam causing the wiper motor to stop working.
Consequence:
Non-functioning wipers during inclement weather may be reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action to take:
McLaren will notify will notify owners and dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Vehicles outside of the recall area will have a lifetime warranty on their wiper motors that fail for this issue. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact McLaren at 1-646-429-8916.
 






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