NHTSA Campaign Id 03V011000; Date: Jan. 16, 2003
The loss of rear turn signals could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and could result in a crash.
2002 Jaguar X-type; 2003 Jaguar X-type
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 49,174
On certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. This could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal "tell-tail" light on the driver's instrument panel continues to work normally.
Dealers will replace the general electric module. Owner notification began April 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.
Jaguar recall no. R935. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 2003
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