1979 Jaguar XJ6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1979 Jaguar XJ6. Newest first.
The ignition amplifier may contact and score the fuel filter. Over a period of time, scoring of the filter can cause fuel leakage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, adjust fuel filter brackets and replace filter without charge to owner.
The selector quadrant spiral retaining pin may work its way out of position so that the vehicle could remain in gear when selector lever IS moved into the "park" position.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will secure spiral pin using a retaining pin to permanently lock it in position.
The exhaust downpipes installed on the involved vehicles may not permit proper clearance between the downpipes and the steering column lower joints. Upon making a hard full right turn, the exhaust downpipe and steering column could come into contact with each other. This could result in a loss of steering control.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the exhaust downpipe with one of modified shape, without charge to owner.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10212857Mongoose Update.
- 10212845Attachment.
- 10212844Attachment.
- 10212843Attachment.
- 10212838Image.
- 10212837Image.
Every Jaguar XJ6 model year
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