1998 Jaguar XJ and Jaguar XK8 recall: vehicle speed control
Jaguar Cars reported this safety recall on February 12, 1998. It covers about 5,379 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,379
- reported
- Feb 12, 1998
- owners notified
- Mar 16, 1998
- related complaints
- 3
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Should this occur, limited opening of the throttle will occur, even with the accelerator pedal fully depressed to the floor.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.
Recall number 98V022000
Affected vehicles
- Jaguar XJ 1998 1998
- Jaguar XK8 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 98V022000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Jaguar XJ and Jaguar XK8 vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 98V022000, reported on February 12, 1998, covers about 5,379 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V022000?
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.
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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