2003 Jaguar S-Type Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2003 Jaguar S-Type. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V484000Oct 14, 200450,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Jaguar S-Type 2002–2005

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: This does not comply with the standard.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 04V488000Oct 7, 200430,181 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake
  Covers: Jaguar S-Type 2003–2004

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  Remedy: 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.

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• 04V024000Jan 8, 200431,731 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Jaguar S-Type 2003–2004, XK 2003–2004, XJ 2004

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.

  Possible consequence: This failure could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on may 1, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

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