JAGUAR XK8 1998: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V022000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JAGUAR | XK8 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-03-16 | 1998-02-12 | 1998-02-25 |
Production Dates: 1997-07-01 - 1997-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5379
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE WILL OCCUR, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM.
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'.
