Make : JAGUAR | Model : XK8 SPORTS | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V138000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990701 | Date Received by ODI: 19990602 | Date Added to Database: 19990607 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R478 | ||
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 189 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FINE CRACKS WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF THE GEAR TEETH WITH IN THE GEAR TRAIN, INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARBOX. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE GEAR TEETH POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO "LOCK UP" AT SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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