1998-1999 Jaguar XJV8 and Jaguar Xk8 Sports recall: automatic transmission

Jaguar Cars reported this safety recall on June 2, 1999. It covers about 189 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 189
reported: Jun 2, 1999
owners notified: Jul 1, 1999
related complaints: 3

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.
Risk: This can result in breakage of the gear teeth potentially causing the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 MPH.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.

Recall number 99V138000

Affected vehicles

Jaguar XJV8 1998-1999 1998 1999
Jaguar Xk8 Sports 1998-1999 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.

1998 Jaguar XJV8 1999 Jaguar XJV8 1998 Jaguar Xk8 Sports 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports

Questions about recall 99V138000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Jaguar XJV8 and Jaguar Xk8 Sports automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 99V138000, reported on June 2, 1999, covers about 189 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V138000?

Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.

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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