1979 JAGUAR 6 RECALL - #79V020000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : CARBURETOR SYSTEM
UNDER A COMBINATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES IN COLD WEATHER, ICING MAY PREVENT RETURN OF THE THROTTLE BUTTERFLY TO THE IDLE POSITION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 JAGUAR 6 |
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| Manufacturer |
JAGUAR CARS |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1977 - 12/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
JAGUAR CARS |
| Owners Notified on |
3/29/1979 |
| # Affected |
4,500 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
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| Description |
UNDER A COMBINATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES IN COLD WEATHER, ICING MAY PREVENT RETURN OF THE THROTTLE BUTTERFLY TO THE IDLE POSITION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL FIT COOLANT HEATED THROTTLE BODIES ON ALL VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNERS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINESPEED WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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