Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joints Were Not Tightened To Specifications When They Were Attached To The Lower Control Arms.
Make Of Vehicle
JAGUAR
Model Of Vehicle
S-TYPE
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V359002
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
If The Ball Joint Attaching Nuts Are Not Adequately Tightened, They Can Loosen And Ultimately, Result In Fracture Of The Ball Joint Stud. If The Ball Joint Fractures, Control Of The Vehicle Could Be Affected, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Torque On The Two Ball Joint Attaching Nuts. Vehicles With Loose Ball Joint Attaching Nuts Will Either Have The Fasteners Tightened To Specification, Or If Necessary, The Ball Joints Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars
Start Of Manufacture
19990101
End Of Manufacture
20000930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38681
Date Owners Notified
20001127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20001106