Recall campaign79V020000
Recall 79V020000: 1978 Jaguar XJ6
Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
- Report received
- Jan 15, 1979
- Manufacturer
- JAGUAR CARS
- Potentially affected
- 4,500vehicles
- Model years
- 1978
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
Under a combination of circumstances in cold weather, icing may prevent return of the throttle butterfly to the idle position.
Remedy
The dealer will fit coolant heated throttle bodies on all vehicles at no cost to owners.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Jaguar XJ60 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.