Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 78V-174 · Jaguar vehicles
JAGUAR CARS recall 78V-174 covers 450 Jaguar vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V174000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IF THE TRANSMISSION IS OVERFILLED, THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERSPILL ARISES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO THE NEWLY INSTALLED TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY SPILL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DIPSTICK AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRERESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.