NHTSA Recall 79V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V020000; Date: Jan. 15, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Jaguar 6; 1978 Jaguar XJ6
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 4,500
Recall Summary:
Under a combination of circumstances in cold weather, icing may prevent return of the throttle butterfly to the idle position.
How to Fix:
The dealer will fit coolant heated throttle bodies on all vehicles at no cost to owners.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; throttle body. Consequences of defect: this can cause the driver to lose control of enginespeed which may result in a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 29, 1979
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