Jaguar · Canada · Mod
Jaguar XJ8: Powertrain
Affects Jaguar XJ8 · 1999 — about 4 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, potential fine cracks may be present between one or more gear teeth of the annulus within the epicycle geartrain inside the automatic transmission. This could result in breakage of the gear teeth with the potential of transmission "lock-up" at speeds below 24km/hr. Correction: Automatic transmission will be replaced.
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