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.
- 1977 Jaguar XJ60 complaints
- 1977 Jaguar XJ6L1 complaints
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.