Jaguar Xj12 1973

Model Xj12 made in 1973 by Jaguar got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
72V316000JAGUAR CARSfrom 06/01/1972 to 11/01/1972V (Vehicle)140203/02/1973MFRJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.12/27/197210/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesBritish leyland campaign no a210.possibility that tapered plug locking thepower steering rack tube to pinion housing is insufficiently engaged.ifcondition exists, rack tube could rotate slightly within housing and cause,under severe suspension movement, bump steering.(correct by inspecting andreplacing complete rack and pinion assembly where necessary).
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
78V011000JAGUAR CARSfrom 07/01/1973 to 12/01/1977V (Vehicle)1256502/22/1979ODIJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.01/20/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThere may be a malfunction of the windshield washer pump due to its position in the engine bay.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will reposition the windshield washer pump. pumps will also be replaced on ceratin vehicles, without charge to owners.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual; windshield washer.consequences of defect: failure of the washer motor (particularly when thewindshield becomes obscured due to dirt or other foreign matter) will interferewith driver visibility. this creates a safety hazard that could lead to anaccident.