Recall 99V-138: 1998–1999 Jaguar XJV8, 1998–1999 Jaguar XK8 Sports

JAGUAR CARS recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jun 2, 1999, covering about 189 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-138
Report date
Jun 2, 1999
Vehicles affected
189
Owners notified
Jul 1, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.

The risk

This can result in breakage of the gear teeth potentially causing the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 MPH.

The fix

Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.

Notes

Owner notification began july 1, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerJAGUAR CARS
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V138000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jaguar XJV81998, 1999All years
Jaguar XK8 Sports1998, 1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-138?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.

How is recall 99V-138 fixed?

Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.