Vehicle recall 72V094000 · April 26, 1972

1969-1972 Jaguar XJ

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Jaguar campaign no A205.MANFD 1969 thru mid 1972.POSSIBILITY that severegassing of battery could cause acid vapors to spill onto two hydraulic brakelines and vacuum transfer tube.if conditon exists, is possible to corrodelines and eventually leak.(correct by inspecting and replacing brake linesand battery as necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V094000
Reported to NHTSA: April 26, 1972
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: May 24, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,378
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 72V094000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Jaguar XJ (1969-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969

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