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Recall campaign78V174000

Recall 78V174000: 1977 Jaguar XJ6 and 1 other model

Power train › Automatic transmission
Report received
Aug 9, 1978
Manufacturer
JAGUAR CARS
Potentially affected
450vehicles
Model years
1977

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.