Jaguar · Canada · High
Jaguar XK8, XJ: Engine
Affects Jaguar XK8, XJ · 1998 — about 270 vehicles.
The hazard
THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD BECOME DISPLACED FROM THE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE. SHOULD THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET BECOME DISPLACED, IT MAY RESULT IN LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PRESSED FULLY TO THE FLOOR. CORRECTION: A TIE STRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE ADJUSTING NUT IN ITS LOCATION IN THE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational