NHTSA recall 97V-045 (97V045000)

suspension recall reported March 20, 1997 - about 2,303 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V045000
Also written as: 97V-045
Reported: March 20, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~2,303
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

THE DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINING RINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN BECOME DISPLACED ALLOWING THE OUTPUT SHAFT TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE OUTPUT SHAFT SEPARATES, THE REAR SUSPENSION WOULD COLLAPSE ON THE AFFECTED SIDE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-045 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jaguar XK8 - 1997

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