Springs: coil springsRecall 88V-018 · Jaguar vehicles
JAGUAR CARS recall 88V-018 covers 16,000 Jaguar vehicles for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
The risk
THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE.
The fix
INSTALL REVISED SPECIFICATION FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PAN FIXINGS.
SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOUR DOOR SEDAN.
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 January 1, 1987 to January 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.