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NHTSA recall 78V174000

Power train › Automatic transmission

Jaguar XJ6 and 1 more

Reported Aug 9, 1978450 vehicles affectedJAGUAR CARS

The defect

If the transmission IS overfilled, the possibility of overspill arises under certain driving conditions due to the newly installed transmission dipstick. The transmission fluid may spill on the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the dipstick at no charge.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Jaguar XJ6
1977
Jaguar XJ6L
1977

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission dipstick.consequences of defect: this condition creates the potential for a fireresulting in vehicle damage and serious personal injury.