Jaguar Xj6 1978
Model Xj6 made in 1978 by Jaguar got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V196000 | JAGUAR CARS | V (Vehicle) | 3263 | 12/22/1978 | MFR | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 09/11/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The exhaust downpipes installed on the involved vehicles may not permit proper clearance between the downpipes and the steering column lower joints. upon making a hard full right turn, the exhaust downpipe and steering column could come into contact with each other. this could result in a loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the exhaust downpipe with one of modified shape, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: exhaust; catalyst downpipe.consequences of defect: this defect may cause a loss of vehicle control and,possibly, a vehicle accident.note: owner is advised to avoid making sharp right turns with the steeringwheel turned to the limit until the vehicle can be inspected and the problemcorrected. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V020000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 09/01/1977 to 12/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 4500 | 03/29/1979 | MFR | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 01/15/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under a combination of circumstances in cold weather, icing may prevent return of the throttle butterfly to the idle position. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will fit coolant heated throttle bodies on all vehicles at no cost to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle body.consequences of defect: this can cause the driver to lose control of enginespeed which may result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V128000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 04/01/1978 to 05/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 3512 | 09/05/1979 | MFR | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 05/23/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The selector quadrant spiral retaining pin may work its way out of position so that the vehicle could remain in gear when selector lever is moved into the park position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will secure spiral pin using a retaining pin to permanently lock it in position. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ner model 65 ormodel 66 automatic transmissions.system: power train; transmissions, automatic.consequences of defect: vehicle may be left unattended while still in gear andmay roll unexpectedly. this could result in injury or death as well as damageto property.note: prior to starting the vehicle, driver should ensure that both theemergency and foot brake are firmly applied, and visually check for pedestriansin front and behind vehicle. | |||||||||||||||