Jaguar XK8 Recall R/1997/019: Possible Disengagement Of Diff Output Shaft, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 4 Apr 1997
- Launched
- 805
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/019
- DVSA reference
Jaguar recalled XK8 vehicles built between 3 July 1996 and 11 November 1996. Resulting from a low incidence process concern at a supplier it has been found that the differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension of a small number of XK8's may under extreme driving conditions become displaced. The dealer will replace where the installation does not conform to the manufacturers specification the rings with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Resulting from a low incidence process concern at a supplier it has been found that the differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension of a small number of XK8's may under extreme driving conditions become displaced. This can ca.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DISENGAGEMENT OF DIFF OUTPUT SHAFT Defect: Resulting from a low incidence process concern at a supplier it has been found that the differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension of a small number of XK8's may under extreme driving conditions become displaced. This can ca Remedy: The subject vehicles are being recalled to Jaguar dealers to have the installation of the retaining rings inspected. Where the installation does not conform to the manufacturers specification the rings will be replaced with quality assured examples.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible disengagement of diff output shaft.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where the installation does not conform to the manufacturers specification the rings with quality assured examples.
Are You Affected?
XK8 built between 3 July 1996 and 11 November 1996 may be included. Jaguar estimates 805 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jaguar, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
- Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1997/019. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| XJ, XK8Possibility that gearbox may lock up | Low | R/1999/044 | |
| F TypeVehicle stability may be compromised | Book soon | R/2016/248 | |
| S TypeFront lower suspension ball joint may fail | Urgent | R/2000/119 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/1994/085 on 29 Nov 1994, for security of track rod ends. The one launched after it was R/1999/044 on 30 Jun 1999, for possibility that gearbox may lock up. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/019, launched 4 April 1997. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.