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  NHTSA Recall 78V174000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V174000; Date: Aug. 9, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1977 Jaguar XJ6 1977 Jaguar Xj6l

Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission

Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars

Affected Units:: 450

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will replace the dipstick at no charge.

icon4 Recall 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 1978

Also see:

All recalls of Jaguar vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.