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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V488📅 Oct 15, 2004

2003–2004 Jaguar S-Type recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking brake without any indication or warning to the driver.

💥 The risk

This condition CAN cause the vehicle to decelerate and may cause rear wheel "lockup" at any road speed. A crash may occur.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the electronic park brake module with the latest production lever parts. The recall began on january 15, 2005. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V488000
Manufacturer recall #
R166/R167
Manufacturer
JAGUAR CARS LTD
Vehicles affected
30,181
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Owner phone
1-800-452-4827
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 15, 2005
Built
Dec 1, 2001 – Jan 31, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Jaguar recall nos.R166/R167.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V488 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V488?

2003–2004 Jaguar S-Type. 30,181 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jaguar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-452-4827.