Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V138000 Reported June 2, 1999

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Jaguar Cars, Ltd. · Power Train · 189 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V138000
Manufacturer Campaign
R478
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
189
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 2, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.

Safety Consequence

This can result in breakage of the gear teeth potentially causing the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 mph.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 99V138000 or campaign R478.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V138000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V138000?

NHTSA recall 99V138000 was issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. on June 2, 1999. It addresses: Jaguar\transmission. The recall affects approximately 189 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V138000 or the manufacturer campaign number R478. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.