Steering: rack and pinionRecall 72V-316 · Jaguar vehicles
JAGUAR CARS recall 72V-316 covers 1,402 Jaguar vehicles for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V316000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
BRITISH LEYLAND CAMPAIGN NO A210.POSSIBILITY THAT TAPERED PLUG LOCKING THEPOWER STEERING RACK TUBE TO PINION HOUSING IS INSUFFICIENTLY ENGAGED.IFCONDITION EXISTS, RACK TUBE COULD ROTATE SLIGHTLY WITHIN HOUSING AND CAUSE,UNDER SEVERE SUSPENSION MOVEMENT, BUMP STEERING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING COMPLETE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1972 to November 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.