Vehicle recall 78V174000 · August 9, 1978

Jaguar XJ6 and XJ6L

If the transmission is overfilled, the possibility of overspill arises under certain driving conditions due to the newly installed transmission dipstick.

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

Summary: If the transmission is overfilled, the possibility of overspill arises under certain driving conditions due to the newly installed transmission dipstick. The transmission fluid may spill on the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the dipstick at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission dipstick.consequences of defect: this condition creates the potential for a fireresulting in vehicle damage and serious personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V174000
Reported to NHTSA: August 9, 1978
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: November 23, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 450
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission

Recall 78V174000 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 XJ6 (1977): 1977
Jaguar XJ6L (1977): 1977

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