Jaguar Hood Recall 98V271000 (1,457 Vehicles)

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.

Contacts

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).

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Jaguar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V271000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1994 Jaguar XJ12	10	2	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1994 Jaguar XJ12

Questions

Is the 98V271000 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 98V271000?

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 98V271000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on October 27, 1998. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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