Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Jaguar before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
THE THROTTLE BUTTERFLY IN THE THROTTLE BODY MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN CONDITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CRUISING AT A CONSTANT SPEED IN TEMPERATURES OF -10 C OR LESS DUE TO ICING OF THE BUTTERFLY VALVE.
1979032 · 341 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
SOME ENGINE EXHAUST PIPES HAVE MISSED A RESHAPING OPERATION WHICH ENSURES ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING JOINT. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE EXHAUST PIPE TO RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM.
1978092 · 245 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT HARNESS MAY BE INADEQUATELY GROUNDED AND CAUSE AN ENRICHMENT OF THE FUEL/AIR MIXTURE. THIS MAY AFFECT ENGINE IDLE AND CAUSE EXHAUST EMISSIONS TO EXCEED FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD 1103 - EXHASUT EMISSIONS.
1978043 · 250 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 3
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1978 Jaguar Xj6 vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Jaguar's Canadian VIN lookup.
THE SELECTOR QUADRANT SPIRAL RETAINING PIN MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION SO THAT THE VEHICLE COULD REMAIN IN GEAR WHEN SELECTOR LEVER IS MOVED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION.
DEALER WILL SECURE SPIRAL PIN USING A RETAINING PIN TO PERMANENTLY LOCK IT IN POSITION.
79V128000 · 3,512 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
UNDER A COMBINATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES IN COLD WEATHER, ICING MAY PREVENT RETURN OF THE THROTTLE BUTTERFLY TO THE IDLE POSITION.
THE DEALER WILL FIT COOLANT HEATED THROTTLE BODIES ON ALL VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
79V020000 · 4,500 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE EXHAUST DOWNPIPES INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT PERMIT PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOWNPIPES AND THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER JOINTS. UPON MAKING A HARD FULL RIGHT TURN, THE EXHAUST DOWNPIPE AND STEERING COLUMN COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXHAUST DOWNPIPE WITH ONE OF MODIFIED SHAPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
78V196000 · 3,263 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1978 Jaguar Xj6 recall questions
Transport Canada lists 3 recalls for the 1978 Jaguar Xj6 model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 3 United States campaigns for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Jaguar's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Jaguar dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Jaguar's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Jaguar dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Jaguar's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Jaguar dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Jaguar Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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