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Safety recall · 78V060000

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Jaguar recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on March 21, 1978. It covers about 7,000 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V060000
Reported
Mar 21, 1978
Vehicles
7,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

The air pipe and fuel line pipe may contact each other and result in chafing of the fuel rail.

The fix

The dealer will reroute air or fuel line to preclude contact, without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: fuel; fuel pipe.Consequences of defect: if this condition exists, the fuel pipe may chafethrough and result in fuel leakage. This could lead to a vehicle fire andpassenger injuries.Note: owner is advised to frequently check engine for fuel leakage until defectcan be corrected.

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 78V060000.
  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 78V060000 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 78V060000?

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 78V060000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on March 21, 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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