NHTSA Recall 98V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V022000; Date: Feb. 12, 1998
Should this occur, limited opening of the throttle will occur, even with the accelerator pedal fully depressed to the floor.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Jaguar XJ; 1998 Jaguar XK8
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 5,379
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 16, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Jaguar at 1-800-4jaguar (1-800-452-4827), option #3. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 16, 1998
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