NHTSA Complaint #10147095 — 1999 JAGUAR XK8

STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10147095
Vehicle	1999 JAGUAR XK8
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	December 28, 2005
Date Filed	January 6, 2006
Mileage	55,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

SUDDEN LOOSE STEERING, COULD RESULT IS LOSS OF CONTROL. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF UPPER AND LOWER STEERING COLUMN. REPLACEMENT LOWER COLUMN SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURED IS REDESIGNED AND STRENGTHENED. DEALER RESPONSE WAS "OUT OF WARRANTY". SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE - COMPLETE FAILURE OF STEERING WOULD BE LIKELY IF CONTINUED USE. *JB

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