Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
JAGUAR
Model Of Vehicle
S-TYPE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V484000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
This Does Not Comply With The Standard.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20040928
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
50000
Date Owners Notified
20050125
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20041014
Make Campaign Number
R171
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135