1997 Jaguar XK8 recall: rear
Jaguar Cars reported this safety recall on March 20, 1997. It covers about 2,303 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,303
- reported
- Mar 20, 1997
- owners notified
- Apr 14, 1997
- related complaints
- 3
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension can become displaced allowing the output shaft to become detached from the differential unit.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential serial number and repair or replace the necessary parts.
Recall number 97V045000
Affected vehicles
- Jaguar XK8 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 97V045000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Jaguar XK8 rear?
Yes. Recall 97V045000, reported on March 20, 1997, covers about 2,303 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V045000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential serial number and repair or replace the necessary parts.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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