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  NHTSA Recall 79V128000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V128000; Date: May. 23, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1978 Jaguar XJ6 1979 Jaguar XJ6

Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission

Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars

Affected Units:: 3,512

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will secure spiral pin using a retaining pin to permanently lock it in position.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Ner model 65 ormodel 66 automatic transmissions. System: power train; transmissions, automatic. Consequences of defect: vehicle may be left unattended while still in gear andmay roll unexpectedly. This could result in injury or death as well as damageto property. Note: prior to starting the vehicle, driver should ensure that both theemergency and foot brake are firmly applied, and visually check for pedestriansin front and behind vehicle.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 5, 1979

Also see:

All recalls of Jaguar vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.