NHTSA recall 99V138000
Power Train · Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
June 2, 1999report date
189units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.
Why it matters: This can result in breakage of the gear teeth potentially causing the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 mph.
The fix: Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Jaguar Xjv8, 1999 Jaguar Xjv8, 1998 Jaguar Xk8 Sports, 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V138000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.