Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR
97V045000JAGUAR CARSfrom 07/13/1996 to 11/11/1996V (Vehicle)230304/14/1997MFRJAGUAR CARS LTD03/20/199703/25/1997
Defect SummaryThe differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension can become displaced allowing the output shaft to become detached from the differential unit.
Consequence SummaryIf the output shaft separates, the rear suspension would collapse on the affected side resulting in loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the vehicle's differential serial number and repair or replace the necessary parts.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin april 21, 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jaguar at 1-800-4jaguar (1-800-452-4827).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION - FRONT
2040109/01/199710011284Front suspension - noise diagnosis. *tt01/13/2005
2041104/01/20032041110011290Revised front bushings - revised special tools - replacement procedure. *tt this bulletin replaces bulletin 204-11,dated 02/00. *tt this bulletin replaces bulletin 204-11,dated 02/01. *tt01/13/2005
SUSPENSION - REAR
2040304/01/199810011286Knocking noise - rear subframe bushing - modification procedure. *tt01/13/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - FRONT
09/01/2002104/01/2097
 Front left and right units replaced - abs and traction control module replaced ecm unit to be replaced - car now at dealer 11/11/02. dt
1
 Recall repairs on suspension/differential delayed because dealer had no knowledge of recall.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
03/03/2008102/08/1997
 1997 jaguar xk8 recall for defective wheel bearings. consumer states that front right tire locked up. consumer was informed of the defective wheel bearing. he would like more info and investigation of this problem. *kb the right front roller bearing failed. *jb