Just to be clear, there are "safety" RECALLS, non-safety RECALLS, and everything else that falls short of an official RECALL that literally, would be referred to as just a "recall".

Safety RECALLS operate under federal law, and generally are required to be held open for 10 years. After 10 years you are out of luck.

Non-safety RECALLS "close" after a shorter period of time (usually around 4 or 5 years...max)

The TSBs DO include "RECALL"s proper, and here is an example of an official "RECALL" that applies to some 2002 Jaguar X-Types (which is what I also have):
http://www.bluejag.co.uk/Jaguar-XT-T...XT413-R935.pdf

You can clearly note the watermarked RECALL wording on the TSB and the title.

So for example, if your particular transmission (based on the serial number located straight down below left of the brake fluid was one of the TSB) yes, your transmission may have be "recall"ed (lower case) but that "recall" has long since closed.

Even if you call/complain/threaten Jaguar at the national level, they will tell you the same thing. No need to take my word for it, feel free to call... but that is what they will tell you.

The bottom line: the dealership won't do anything unless they are going to get reimbursed from the national manufacturer, and after the recall (or even an official RECALL) is over, they won't do anything either.

Stinks! But there it is.

 

7
Bulletin RECALL CAMPAIGN BULLETINS - USA
No. Title Model VIN Date Amended
7-084USA Safety Recall J040: Restraints Control Module Calibration Software - Update XJ JUN 2014 JUN 2014
7-083USA Safety Recall J036: Rear Brake Pipe Wear - Update XFR-S JUN 2014
7-082USA Notification of Safety Recall J040: Restraints Control Module Calibration Software XJ JUN 2014
7-081USA Notification of Safety Recall J036: Rear Brake Pipe Wear XFR-S JUN 2014
7-080USA Safety Recall J037: Rear Sub-Frame Toe Link Nut and Washer Replacement XFR-S, XJR, XKR-S GT APR 2014
7-078USA Notification of Safety Recall J034: Engine Charge Air Cooler Hose Detachment - Amended XF APR 2014
7-077USA Notification of Safety Recall J037: Rear Sub-Frame Toe Link Nut and Washer Replacement XFR-S, XJR, XKR-S GT APR 2014
7-076USA Notification of Non-Compliance Recall J039 Invalid Certification Label ALL MAR 2014
7-075USA Non-Compliance Recall J030 (TC # NHTSA # 13V-340): Roof Power Window Operation 2011-2014MY XK Conv SEP 2013 MAR 2014
7-074USA2 Safety Recall J034 (NHTSA # 13V-341): Engine Charge Air Cooler Hose Detachment - Update 2013-2014 XF 2.0L AUG 2013 APR 2014
7-073USA Notification of Safety Recall J034: Charge Air Cooler Hose Detachment XF S55275-S92220 AUG 2013 MAR 2014
7-072USA Notification of Update Prior to Sale UPS4813 / Non-Compliance Recall J030: Roof Power Window Operation XK B42168-B52946 AUG 2013 MAR 2014
7-071USA2 Safety Recall J028 (NHTSA# 12V571): Fuel Starvation - Update XF JAN 2013
7-070USA Safety Recall J027 (NHTSA# 12V-521): Cracked Fuel Tank Fuel Outlet Mounting Flange XF R36915-S47091 DEC 2012
7-069USA Notification of Safety Recall J028 XF DEC 2012
7-068USA Notification of Safety Recall J027 XF OCT 2012
7-067USA Compliance Recall J025 (NHTSA # 11V604) XF S25571-S36004 JAN 2012
7-066USA Notification of Compliance Recall J025 XF S25571-S36004 JAN 2012
7-65USA4 Notification of Safety Recall J018 (NHTSA # 11V168) - Update XF, XK R59582-R78198; B35327-B38302 MAR 2011 JUN 2011
7-64USA Notification of Safety Recall J019 XJ V00001-V14247 NOV 2010
7-63USA2 Safety RECALL J017 (NHTSA # 10V332) XF, XK See Document JUL 2010 AUG 2010
7-62USA Notification of Safety Recall J016 XF R46314-R63008 OCT 2009
7-61USA Compliance RECALL J014 - NHTSA# 09V-316 XF See Document AUG 2009
7-60USA Notification of Compliance Recall J014 XF R51629-R56082 AUG 2009
7-59NAS Safety RECALL J012 Parts Ordering Process XJ G00584-G27877 JUL 2009
7-58USA Safety RECALL J012 - NHTSA #09V-144 XJ G00584-G27877 JUL 2009
7-57USA2 Compliance RECALL J013: Tire Pressure Monitoring System Failure to Display Warnings XK B00044 - B32020 JUN 2009
7-56USA Notification of SAFETY RECALL J012 XJ G00584-G27877 APR 2009
7-55USA3 EMISSIONS RECALL J004: Revised On-Board Diagnostic System Software - Update S-TYPE, XJ, XK, X-TYPE See Document 12/22/08 MAY 2009
7-54USA NOTIFICATION OF SAFETY RECALL J011 XF R00001 - R11394 11/18/08
7-53USA Safety Recall J007 - NHTSA # 08V-396 XF R00019 - R22438 8/27/08
7-52USA Notification of Safety Recall J007 - Rear Seat Belt D-Rings XF 8/07/08
7-51USA Safety Recall J003 – (NHTSA # 07V- 199)
Incorrect Brake Servo Vacuum Supply Hose Routing XKR 5/18/07
7-50NAS Customer Care Campaign X176- Safety Recall Fuel Tank Repair S-TYPE 3/28/07
7-49NAS V4 Recall R176 – Fuel Tank Supply Process 2005 MY S-TYPE N05049 – N52047 02/07/07
7-48USA Recall R176: Claiming Process for Loaner Car Reimbursement 2005 MY S-TYPE N05049 – N52047 02/07/07
7-47USA Safety Recall R176 – (NHTSA # 06V- 418) Fuel Tank Replacement 2005 MY S-TYPE N05049 – N52047 02/07/07
7-46USA V2 Quarantine Notification – 2007 XK Vehicles – Various Issues for Vehicles in Dealer Inventory 2007 MY XK See document 12/06 01/07
7-45NAS Quarantine Notification – Steering Column and Variable Assist Power Steering Configuration 2007 MY XK B06752-B11886 12/06
7-44NAS Quarantine Notification – S-TYPE V6 Crankshaft Damper 2007 MY S-TYPE 12/06
7-43USA Safety Recall R177 – (NHTSA # 06V- 467) Fuel Tank Replacement 2007 MY S-TYPE N76897- N77878 12/06
7-42USA V3 Pricing and Warranty Claims - XJ Fuel Tanks C2C 34867 and C2C 35618 2006-07 MY XJ range G49701-H13209 11/06 11/17/06
7-40NAS Recall R176 – Notification of Fuel Tank Recall – Affected 2005 Model Year S-TYPE Vehicles (Replaced by 7-47USA) 2005 MY S-TYPE N06773 – N51523 10/06
7-39NAS V2 Recall R726 – Revised Ordering Process 2006-07 MY XJ range G49701-H13209 10/06 12/06
7-38USA V2 Safety Recall R726 – (NHTSA # 06V - 358) Fuel Tank Replacement 2006-07 MY XJ range G49701-H13209 10/06 12/06
7-37USA V2
Recall R726: Claiming Process for Loaner Car and Pick Up and Delivery 2006-07 MY XJ range G49701-H13209 10/06 10/25/06
7-36NAS Campaign X726 Jaguar Model XJ Customer Care Initiative 2006-07 MY XJ range G49701-H13209 10/06
7-35NAS V3 Recall R726 – Fuel Tank Quarantine Notification for Affected Vehicles Superseded by 7-38USA 2006-07 MY XJ range G49701-H13209 09/06 10/06
7-34NAS Jaguar XJ Vehicles TI Fuel Tank Quarantine –
Affected Customer Owned Vehicle Loaner Reimbursement 2006-07 MY XJ range G49701-H13209 09/06
7-33NAS V2 Potential TI Fuel Tank Issue - Quarantine Notification 2006-07 XJ range Vehicles Superseded by 7-38USA 2006-07 MY XJ range G49701-H13209 08/06 09/06
7-32USA Roof Opening (Moonroof) Panel Glass Shattering – Panel Glass Incorrectly Manufactured – Recall Action R722 2006 MY XJ range Specific Vehicles Refer to VIN list 03/06
7-31NAS ZF 6-Speed Transmission Incorrectly Manufactured - Recall Action R525 2006 MY S-TYPE 2006 MY XJ range Specific Vehicles Refer to VIN list 11/05
7-30USA Accelerator Pedal Alignment - Check/Replace Accelerator Pedal Assembly - Recall Action R847 2006 MY XK Refer to VIN List 07/05
7-29USA Brake Fluid Reservoir Warning Obscured - New Brake Fluid Warning Label - RECALL R171 2005 MY S-TYPE N13089-N35567 01/05
7-28USA Recall Campaign - Parking Brake Lever Replacement - Manual Transmission Vehicles Only - RECALL R957 2002-03 MY X-TYPE Refer to VIN List 01/05
7-27USA Unintended Rear Wheel Braking - Park Brake Warning Lights Displayed - RECALL R167 2003-04 MY S-TYPE Refer to VIN List 12/04
7-26USA Unintended Rear Wheel Braking - No Park Brake Warning Lights Displayed - RECALL R166 2003 MY S-TYPE Refer to VIN List 12/04 01/05
7-25USA Fuel Cap Filler Cap Seal Durability - Revised Seal Ring - RECALL R955 2004 MY X-TYPE Refer to VIN List 10/04
7-24USA Passenger Air Bag Door - Trim Rough Edges Of Opening - Recall R719 2004 MY XJ range Refer to VIN List 05/04
7-23USA Incorrect Gear Selection - ZF 6 Speed Automatic Transmission - RECALL R513 2003-04 MY S-TYPE
2003-04 MY XK
2004 MY XJ range M44998-M96322
A29406-A37133
G00001-G13779 04/04
7-22USA Headlamp Alignment - Owner's Manual Supplement Mailing - RECALL R842 1997-2003 MY XK 001001-A36482 03/04
7-21 Turn Signal Indicator - Replace GECM - RECALL R935 2002-03 MY X-TYPE C00294-D17471 03/03
7-20 Recall T493 - 1995 MY/Recall R493 - 1996-97MY - AJ16 EGR System - Replace PROMs and EGR Valve 1995-96 MY XJS 4.0L
1995-97 MY Sedan 4.0L Range 02/02 08/02
7-19 Recall R493 - AJ16 EGR System - SUPERSEDED 1995-96 MY XJS 4.0L
1995-97 MY Sedan 4.0L Range VIN 194775-226645
720120-812255 08/01 09/01
7-18 Recall R 136 - Front Lower Ball Joints - Check Torque or Replace 2000-01 MY S-TYPE VIN L00001-L92349 12/00
7-17 Recall R134 - Front Seat Belt Buckle - Replace With Proper Specification Buckle 2000-01 MY S-TYPE VIN L73665-L85960 10/00 12/00
7-16 ZF 5HP24 - Replace Transmission - Recall R478 1999 MY XK8
1999 V8 XJ Series See VIN list 7/99
7-15 RECALL R469 - Hood Liner - Change of Specification - Replace 1994 MY XJ12 673299-708757 1/99 Amended 3/99
7-14 Limited Throttle Opening - Secure Throttle Cable Adjusting Nut - Recall R466 1998 MY XK8
1998 MY V8 XJ Series 018108-020807
812256-820782 2/98
7-13 RECALL CAMPAIGN R815 - Final Drive Bearing Circlip - Checking and Repair Procedure 1997 MY XK8 001531-006306 4/97
7-12 RECALL CAMPAIGN R607 Outer Track Rod Ball Joint Nuts 1995 MY Sedan 727484-731244 2/95
7-11 Recall Campaigns - In Stock Vehicles 07/92
7-10 Recall R374 - Replacement of Coil High Tension Leads 1988-91 XJS 157118-179736 03/92
7-9 Recall Campaigns - Repair Procedures on Affected Vehicles 10/91
7-8 Recall R 367 - A/C Expansion Valve Protection Bracket Fouling the Engine Harness - Repair 1992 MY XJS 09/91
7-7 (3) Fuel Tank Recall R 351 - Group 1 & 3 Vehicles 1978-1991 MY XJS 54673-105337
117339-133460 04/91
7-7 (2) Fuel Tank Recall R 351 - Group 4 Vehicles 1986-1991 MY XJS 133461-177467 02/91
7-7 Fuel Tank Recall R 351 - Group 2 Vehicles 1982-1984 MY XJS 105338-117338 12/90
7-6 Recall D349 XJ-S/XJ12 Series III Cruise Control 1982-1990 MY XJS
1979 MY XJ12 05/90
7-5 Recall Campaign D348 High Pressure Hose/Accumulator Switches 1988-89 MY Sedan Range 506664-594575 06/90
7-4 Recall (C002) XJ-S Purge Kit 1986-88 MY XJ-S H&E Conv. 131609-148760 02/90
7-3 Recall B339 California 1986 XJ6/VDP Oxygen Sensor 1986 MY XJ6 431604-461708 08/89
7-2 Recall D325 Front Spring Pan Bolts 1988 MY 3.6 XJ6, VDP 506664-540897 02/88
7-1 Recall D315 Cruise Control/Brake Lamp Microswitch 1988 MY 3.6 XJ6, VDP 506202-517023 07/87


Here is a list of all Jaguar "RECALLS" not Service Actions. I think you will find a Recall is forever.

 

All JUN 2009
JA09WA-15 Service Action Closure Notification XJ, XK JUN 2009
JA09WA-14 Invitational Conference Incentive - May CASH Bonus Award All JUN 2009
JA09WA-13 Customer Pre-Paid Scheduled Maintenance Program: Jaguar Extra Mile Silver & Platinum Packages - 2010MY Vehicles All MAY 2009
JA09WA-12 Invitational Conference Incentive - April CASH Bonus Award All MAY 2009
JA09WA-11 Reminder: Jaguar Extra Mile Program - New 2009 Service Contract Rates All APR 2009
JA09WA-10 Invitational Conference Incentive - March CASH BONUS Award All APR 2009
JA09WA-09 Service Action K011: 19-inch Sport / Performance Tires (2008MY XJ) XJ MAR 2009
JA09WA-08 Service Action S530 Closure

You can see above that Service Actions close.

 

You know guys, I'm really disappointed in Jaguar. The A pillar rust issues, the issues with the cooling fans, the transmission issues. It seems that a child could have designed a better car. No, really what I'm pissed at is the fact they don't stand behind their product. The transmission I understand, the other two I don't. Anyhow, I think this will be the last "Jag" for me.

 

I am sorry about your problems. I will be the first to admit that out of 3 Jaguars my X is the most problematic....

....however, you can not expect a car company to stand behind a 14 year old car. That is something you can expect only if you took the hit and where the first owner.... If you sold a product would you be able to be liable for it 14 years after the fact and multiple owners? I don't think anyone could.

I am not trying to be ugly and totally agree the car is flawed in many ways, but when you buy a used car (specially over a decade old) the risk is understood. Specially a old Jaguar.

 

I don't think you've cleared up anything at all !

You're assertions seem very broad and arbitrary. Are you referring to Jaguar only? Or other makes as well?

Some recalls are manufacturer initiated, others mandated by NHTSA (or similar gov't entity), some expire, some are lifetime. In my experience, safety-related recalls are generally lifetime. To say 'you are out of luck' after 10 years on a safety recall isn't true, at least not as broadly as you say. In fact, many times over my career manufacturers would have a big 'push' to get recalls completed on 10-15 year old cars. Completion rates are carefully monitored. If below requirements the manufacturer is pressured to actively get the cars in to dealers to have the work done.

One type of recall that will often have an expiration date is for emissions equipment. Without getting into excrutiating detail emission equipment typically has a much longer warranty than the rest of the car. A known faulty part may be subject to recall because the failure will mean the car won't meet EPA standards. This brings big heat for the manufacturer, so the cars are recalled to have the problem fixed....right up to the point where the emissions warranty expires and they manufacturer is off the hook.



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That much we can agree on !

Cheers
DD

 

What do you expect them to do? All cars have faults sooner or later and the guarantees only last for so many years..................

 

Again, I totally understand the transmission; transmissions fail, that's no biggie. The rust issue though, come on Jaguar! They were trying to save a few bucks and used something that was known to rust, then they put a crappy rust inhibitor on it. That's why I think they should just fix the dang thing. Also, the fan relay... really jaguar? You can't make a fan relay that lasts? Ugh. I love this car, totally am in love with it. But, it has some crappy engineering.