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2004 JAGUAR XJ8 — ENGINE

crash · 1150762 · 2015-01-23

Vehicle

Make
JAGUAR
Model
XJ8
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Component
ENGINE
Miles at failure
77,560

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE PROCEEDING TO PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND FORCIBLY STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. DURING THIS INCIDENT THE DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF BRAKING OR STEERING. THE IMPACT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY AND SUSTAIN MAJOR DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10678607
Machine
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