| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XK8 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960713 - 19961111 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V045000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970414 | Date Received by ODI: 19970320 | Date Added to Database: 19970325 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2303 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINING RINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN BECOME DISPLACED ALLOWING THE OUTPUT SHAFT TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. |
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Consequence:
IF 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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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