Recalls › 97V045000

NHTSA recall 97V045000

Suspension › Rear

Jaguar XK8

Reported Mar 20, 19972,303 vehicles affectedJAGUAR CARSBuilt Jul 13, 1996 – Nov 11, 1996

The defect

The differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension can become displaced allowing the output shaft to become detached from the differential unit.

The risk

If the output shaft separates, the rear suspension would collapse on the affected side resulting in loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential serial number and repair or replace the necessary parts.

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Vehicles in this recall

Jaguar XK8
1997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin april 21, 1997. Note: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).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.