Jaguar S-Type (X200) V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # S501-R134 Date: 001201
Recall - Front Seat Belt Buckle
S501-R134
S-Type
DATE 10/00
Amended 12/00
MODEL
2000-01 MY
S-TYPE
VIN
L73665-L85960
Recall R134 - Front Seat Belt Buckle - Replace With Proper Specification Buckle
Remove and destroy Bulletin S501-R134, dated 10/00. Replace with this Bulletin.
Revisions are shown with black bars and asterisks.
Issue:
As a result of ongoing quality assessments, Jaguar has identified a defect on a number of S-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN range of
L73665-L85960.
On the vehicles involved, it is possible that the latching mechanism within the front safety belt buckle assembly may not have received sufficient heat
treatment during the production process. As a result, the component may not be adequately hardened. Under extreme load, the part could deform and
release the latch that holds the safety belt tongue.
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There have been no instances of failure involving production vehicles. This issue will not affect the drivability of the vehicle and no other restraint
systems on the vehicle are involved.
Jaguar has decided to recall affected vehicles to check and replace, where necessary, the front safety belt buckle assemblies on all S-Type vehicles
produced in the above VIN range.
Vehicles from VIN L73665 to L78262 will require a check of the date code on the front safety belt buckle assemblies. If one or both of the front
safety belt buckle assemblies are stamped with a date code that falls within the affected date code range then both front safety belt buckle assemblies
should be replaced.
* Vehicles from VIN L78263 to L85960 do not require the date code check, but still need both front safety belt buckle assemblies replaced.
A number of vehicles have been reworked at the factory before being shipped. The vehicles that have been reworked are shown in this bulletin and
do not require any further action.
Jaguar is contacting all affected customers requesting them to contact their nearest Dealer as soon as possible to arrange for the front safety belt
buckle assemblies to be checked and replaced if necessary.
Action:
PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES VIN L7366510 L78262
On vehicles equipped with a soft plastic cover protecting the front safety belt buckle assembly it is possible to check the date stamp (see table)
without removing the seat. Follow the workshop procedure below for vehicles equipped with this type of front safety belt buckle assembly
The six-digit date code is interpreted as shown.
CHECK CODE PROCEDURE
1. Open both front doors.
2. Push back the soft plastic cover on the front safety belt buckle for access to the buckle code. (See Illustration 1).
3. Check and record the buckle code against the affected codes provided in the table. Ensure the code is safe.
4. Reposition the front safety belt buckle soft plastic cover to its original condition.
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5. Repeat the procedure for the opposite side safety belt.
If one buckle code is not safe, both front safety belt buckle assemblies must be replaced. Refer to the next procedure.
PROCEDURE TO REPLACE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY - ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES
1. At the driver side of the vehicle, position the front seat fully rearward and the front of the cushion fully upward.
2. Reposition the floor carpet flaps for access to the front bolts that secure the front seat to the body.
3. Loosen and remove the front bolts that secure the front seat to the body
4. Reposition the front seat fully forward.
5. Displace and remove the front seat slide rear inner and outer plastic covers.
6. Loosen and remove the rear bolts that secure front seat to the body.
7. Place a clean protective covering over the rear door opening tread plate area to protect the front seat.
8. Carefully reposition the front seat for access to the seat harness connector.
9. Remove the seat harness connectors from their seat frame mounting tangs (Illustration 2). Do not unplug the connector.
Note:
To eliminate the need to disconnect the battery, ensure the connectors remain connected.
The previous operation is required to allow harness more free play when maneuvering the front seat (Illustration 2)
10. Pull the front safety belt against spring tension to gain more slack to assist front seat maneuverability.
11. Carefully reposition front seat on its side for access to the safety belt buckle. During this operation, the seat back protrudes through the rear
door opening. (Illustration 3).
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12. Disconnect the front safety belt buckle assembly connector. Loosen and remove the bolt securing the front safety belt buckle. Remove the
safety belt buckle assembly and place to one side. (Illustration 4).
13. Install the new safety belt buckle on the front seat - ensure that the buckle lug locates correctly in the seat frame hole.
14. Tighten the new securing bolt for the front safety belt buckle to 40 Nm (29 lb. ft.)
15. Connect the front safety belt buckle connector.
16. Reposition the front seat upright.
17. Engage and seat the front seat harness connectors on their seat frame mounting tangs.
18. Reposition and align the front seat with the body.
19. Remove the protective covering from the rear door opening tread plate area.
20. Install, but do not fully tighten, the rear bolts that secure front seat to the body.
21. Reposition front seat fully rearwards.
22. Tighten the front bolts that secures the front seat to the body to 40 Nm (29 lb. ft.).
23. Reposition the floor carpet flaps in their original location.
24. Reposition the front seat fully forward.
25. Tighten the rear bolts that secure the front seat to the body to 47 Nm (34 lb. ft.)
26. Install the rear inner and outer plastic covers on the front seat slide.
27. Return the front seat to its original position.
28. Repeat procedure for the passenger side front safety belt buckle assembly.
For vehicles from VIN L78263 to L85960, follow the procedure to replace the front safety belt buckle assembly.
Repeat procedure for the opposite side front safety belt buckle assembly.
VEHICLES NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL
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The Vehicles shown were reworked at the factory before being shipped and therefore do not require the Recall Action.
Parts Information
Note:
A partial allotment of replacement seat belt buckles will be shipped directly to you based on the color/trim specification of the vehicles allocated
to your dealership within the specified VIN range. After you receive this initial shipment, you may order additional quantities required through
normal channels.
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Warranty Information
NOTE:
Always perform a DCS claim search first to determine whether this service action has been performed on this vehicle. The warranty selection
under the vehicle inquiry will give a listing of all claims against the vehicle. If R134 appears in the fault code field, do not perform this recall.
CLAIM SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Warranty summary codes have been assigned to this service action in order to simplify claim submission. The dealership will be reimbursed the parts
and labor time allowance as indicated.
DCS DEALERS
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Submit claims using the appropriate summary code for the vehicle model and work performed. Follow standard campaign submission procedures.
NON-DCS DEALERS
Submit claims on the Recall Campaign Summary form W-25. Enter the appropriate summary code for the vehicle model and work performed in the
Repair Code column. Do not use the W-1 warranty claim form.
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