Make : JAGUAR | Model : XK8 | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19970701 - 19971031 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V022000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980316 | Date Received by ODI: 19980212 | Date Added to Database: 19980225 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5379 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROMTHE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE WILL OCCUR, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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