EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THE HEADLAMP MOTOR COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION OF THE MOTOR AND LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. SHOULD THE MOTOR OR THE LIMIT SWITCH FAIL, THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY COULD STICK IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN POSITION. ... more
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 09, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
46000 |
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Summary
THE HEADLAMP MOTOR COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION OF THE MOTOR AND LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. SHOULD THE MOTOR OR THE LIMIT SWITCH FAIL, THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY COULD STICK IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN POSITION.
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED SEALED LIMIT SWITCH OR A NEW HEADLAMP MOTOR, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
DUE TO THE ANGLE OF FITMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SEPARATOR, THE SEPARATOR HOSE MAY BECOME KINKED. THIS KINKING MAY RESULT IN FUEL LINE RESTRICTION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE. ... more
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 15, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
SPITFIRE |
| Units Affected: |
17800 |
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Summary
DUE TO THE ANGLE OF FITMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SEPARATOR, THE SEPARATOR HOSE MAY BECOME KINKED. THIS KINKING MAY RESULT IN FUEL LINE RESTRICTION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONNECTOR HOSE IN A WAY THAT WILL PREVENT SEPARATOR HOSE KINKING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DUE TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE WIPER WHEEL BOXES DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, (2) EXCESSIVELY HIGH FRICTION/DRAG OF WIPER BLADES OR (3) WATER ENTRY INTO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. ... more
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 20, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
41363 |
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Summary
THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DUE TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE WIPER WHEEL BOXES DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, (2) EXCESSIVELY HIGH FRICTION/DRAG OF WIPER BLADES OR (3) WATER ENTRY INTO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALER WILL LUBRICATE AND RETIGHTEN WIPERS AND FIT THE WIPER WHEELBOXES WITH SPACERS. A PROTECTIVE SHROUD WILL ALSO BE FITTED OVER THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT WATER ENTRY.
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Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF. ... more
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 20, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
TR6 |
| Units Affected: |
107950 |
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Summary
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF.
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE.
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Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED. ... more
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 20, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
TR6 |
| Units Affected: |
36931 |
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Summary
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED.
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LINKAGE FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALL A NEW ABUTMENT BRACKET WASHER FREE OF CHARGE.
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Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 20, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
SPITFIRE |
| Units Affected: |
36611 |
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Summary
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
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Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CABLE MAY BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PRIOR TO THIS, THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, CAUSING THE... ... more
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 14, 1977 |
| Model Affected: |
TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
20867 |
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Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CABLE MAY BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PRIOR TO THIS, THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, CAUSING THE...
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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WHEELS
THE "SPOKER WHEELS", INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY FAIL IN SERVICE DUE TO CRACKS THAT MAY DEVELOP IN USE. CONTINUED DRIVING WITH A CRACKED WHEEL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF OTHER SPOKES AND THE COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE WHEEL. ... more
| Component: |
WHEELS |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 02, 1977 |
| Model Affected: |
TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
3487 |
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Summary
THE "SPOKER WHEELS", INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY FAIL IN SERVICE DUE TO CRACKS THAT MAY DEVELOP IN USE. CONTINUED DRIVING WITH A CRACKED WHEEL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF OTHER SPOKES AND THE COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE WHEEL.
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE OF WHEEL, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 14, 1976 |
| Model Affected: |
TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
15000 |
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Summary
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Consequence
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Remedy
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Notes
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