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Safety recall · 78V011000

Visibility: windshield wiper / washer Jaguar recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on January 20, 1978. It covers about 12,565 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V011000
Reported
Jan 20, 1978
Vehicles
12,565
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

There may be a malfunction of the windshield washer pump due to its position in the engine bay.

The fix

Dealer will reposition the windshield washer pump. Pumps will also be replaced on ceratin vehicles, without charge to owners.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: visual; windshield washer.Consequences of defect: failure of the washer motor (particularly when thewindshield becomes obscured due to dirt or other foreign matter) will interferewith driver visibility. This creates a safety hazard that could lead to anaccident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Jaguar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V011000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 78V011000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. JAGUAR CARS's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 78V011000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 78V011000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on January 20, 1978. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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