Body: hoodRecall 98V-271 · 1994 Jaguar XJ12
JAGUAR CARS recall 98V-271 covers 1,457 1994 Jaguar XJ12 for a body: hood problem, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V271000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 12, 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 1-201-818-8500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 December 1, 1992 to June 30, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- THROTTLE HANG-UPNHTSA