Vehicle recall 78V196000 · September 11, 1978

1978-1979 Jaguar XJ6

The exhaust downpipes installed on the involved vehicles may not permit proper clearance between the downpipes and the steering column lower joints.

Summary

The exhaust downpipes installed on the involved vehicles may not permit proper clearance between the downpipes and the steering column lower joints. Upon making a hard full right turn, the exhaust downpipe and steering column could come into contact with each other. This could result in a loss of steering control.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the exhaust downpipe with one of modified shape, without charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: exhaust; catalyst downpipe.consequences of defect: this defect may cause a loss of vehicle control and,possibly, a vehicle accident.note: owner is advised to avoid making sharp right turns with the steeringwheel turned to the limit until the vehicle can be inspected and the problemcorrected.