NHTSA recall 98V-022 (98V022000)

vehicle speed control recall reported February 12, 1998 - about 5,379 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V022000
Also written as: 98V-022
Reported: February 12, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~5,379
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROMTHE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE.

Why it is dangerous

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE WILL OCCUR, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-022 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Jaguar XJ - 1998

Jaguar XK8 - 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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