NHTSA Recall 04V484000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V484000; Date: Oct. 14, 2004
This does not comply with the standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Jaguar S-type; 2003 Jaguar S-type; 2004 Jaguar S-type; 2005 Jaguar S-type
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars Ltd
Affected Units:: 50,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Jaguar recall no. R171. 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 25, 2005
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