NHTSA Campaign Id 77V083000; Date: Jun. 2, 1977
1975 Jaguar XJ6; 1976 Jaguar XJ6; 1977 Jaguar XJ6; 1975 Jaguar Xj6c; 1976 Jaguar Xj6c; 1977 Jaguar Xj6c; 1975 Jaguar Xj6l; 1976 Jaguar Xj6l; 1977 Jaguar Xj6l
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 5,000
The exhaust gas recirculation manifold core plugs may become displaced resulting in a loss of engine vacuum and subsequent stalling. This would produce immediate erratic engine operation and subsequent loss of power brakes and power steering assist.
Dealer will install a modified core plug device at no cost to owner.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; exhaust plugs. Consequences of defect: engine stalling, loss of power brakes and powersteering assist could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 30, 1977
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