NHTSA Recall 03V509000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V509000; Date: Dec. 4, 2003
An improperly aimed headlamp could provide less effective roadway illumination or could cause increased glare to oncoming vehicles.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Jaguar XK; 1998 Jaguar XK; 1999 Jaguar XK; 2000 Jaguar XK; 2001 Jaguar XK; 2002 Jaguar XK; 2003 Jaguar XK
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars Ltd
Affected Units:: 39,448
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Jaguar recall no. R842. 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: Jan 6, 2004
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