Vehicle recall 77V083000 · June 2, 1977
Jaguar XJ6, XJ6C and 1 more model
The exhaust gas recirculation manifold core plugs may become displaced resulting in a loss of engine vacuum and subsequent stalling.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The exhaust gas recirculation manifold core plugs may become displaced resulting in a loss of engine vacuum and subsequent stalling. This would produce immediate erratic engine operation and subsequent loss of power brakes and power steering assist.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a modified core plug device at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust plugs.consequences of defect: engine stalling, loss of power brakes and powersteering assist could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V083000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 1977
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- September 30, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jaguar XJ6 (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Jaguar XJ6C (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
- Jaguar XJ6L (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
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