Vehicle recall 76V003000 · January 12, 1976

1976 Jaguar XJS

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

Notes: Jaguar campaign no A216.POSSIBILITY that excessive deflection of the headlampmounting platform can occur during headlamp aiming and adjustment.in thiscondition vehicle fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard NO.108.THE above condition also causes difficulty in obtaining proper headlampaim and inability to obtain maximum adjustment as specified.(correct byinspecting and installing modified mounting platforms where required).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V003000
Reported to NHTSA: January 12, 1976
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: January 6, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 351
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights

Recall 76V003000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Jaguar XJS (1976): 1976

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