The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.
The risk
Should this occur, limited opening of the throttle will occur, even with the accelerator pedal fully depressed to the floor.
The fix
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-022 (98V022000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars, Ltd. |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | February 12, 1998 |
| Owners notified | March 16, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 5,379 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-022 repair free?
Yes. Jaguar dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 5,379 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.