Jaguar Xj6 1976

Model Xj6 made in 1976 by Jaguar got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
77V083000JAGUAR CARS V (Vehicle)500009/30/1977MFRJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.06/02/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe exhaust gas recirculation manifold core plugs may become displaced resulting in a loss of engine vacuum and subsequent stalling. this would produce immediate erratic engine operation and subsequent loss of power brakes and power steering assist.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a modified core plug device at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust plugs.consequences of defect: engine stalling, loss of power brakes and powersteering assist could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
76V007000JAGUAR CARS V (Vehicle)91102/04/1976MFRJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.01/16/197610/12/1979571301
Defect Summary
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Corrective Summary
NotesJaguar campaign no 76/z/1.two and four door sedans.possibility that thefuel pump non-return valves do not function correctly, which allows fuelsyphoning from one tank to another, creating a possible overflow condition fromthe carbon cannister.if this condition exists vehicle fails to comply withfmvss 301, fuel system integrity.(correct by inspecting and installing twonew improved non-return valve in fuel system).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
76V128000JAGUAR CARS V (Vehicle)517601/03/1977MFRJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.08/13/197610/12/1979571105
Defect Summary
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Corrective Summary
NotesBritish leylad campaign no a218.vehicles fail to comply with federal motorvehicle safety standard 105.specifically, vehicles are not provided with acheck function of the brake warning light and requires installation of anadditional wiring harness to provide required check of brake lamp function.(correct by installing additional wiring to meet requirements of standard no.105).passenger vehicle.
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.