Jaguar Recall 99V138000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission

NHTSA recall 99V138000 · announced June 2, 1999 · filed by Jaguar Cars · 189 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FINE CRACKS WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF THE GEAR TEETH WITH IN THE GEAR TRAIN, INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARBOX.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE GEAR TEETH POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO "LOCK UP" AT SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1999. 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 1-201-818-8500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Jaguar Xjv8
• 1999 Jaguar Xjv8
• 1998 Jaguar Xk8 Sports
• 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.