JAGUAR XK8 1998: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XK8 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-07-01 - 1997-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V022000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-03-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-02-12 | Date Added to Database: 1998-02-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SOVEREIGN COLLECTION | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5379 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-4JAGUAR '1-800-452-4827', OPTION '3.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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