Recall 04V-484: 2002–2005 Jaguar S-Type

JAGUAR CARS LTD recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 14, 2004, covering about 50,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-484
Report date
Oct 14, 2004
Vehicles affected
50,000
Owners notified
Jan 25, 2005

The problem

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake system." the brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view.

The risk

This does not comply with the standard.

The fix

Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Notes

Jaguar recall no.r171.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerJAGUAR CARS LTD
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V484000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jaguar S-Type2002, 2003, 2004, 2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-484?

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake system." the brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view.

How is recall 04V-484 fixed?

Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.