Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vehicles, The Headlamp Adjustment Mechanism May Be Operated Without Suitable InstruCTIon On Either The Mechanism Or In The Owner’S Manual. This Does Not Meet The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
JAGUAR
Model Of Vehicle
XK
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V509000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Aimed Headlamp Could Provide Less EffeCTIve Roadway Illumination Or Could Cause Increased Glare To Oncoming Vehicles.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With An Owner’S Manual AddendUM Containing The Necessary Headlamp Aiming InstruCTIons. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin On January 6, 2004. Owners Should Contact Jaguar At 1-800-452-4827.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
19960201
End Of Manufacture
20030531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
39448
Date Owners Notified
20040106
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20031204
Make Campaign Number
R842
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108