2004 Jaguar XJ Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2004 Jaguar XJ. 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.

• 09V144000Apr 30, 200914,551 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  Covers: Jaguar XJ 2004

  Reported issue: Jaguar is recalling 14,551 my 2004 xj vehicles. A potential concern has been identified with the installation of a noise vibration and harshness (nvh) pad fitted to the under tray and its interaction with the rear under floor brake pipes, rear cross member brake pipes, and their unions. A review of vehicle build conditions provides evidence that a touch condition can exist between the under floor and cross member…

  Possible consequence: Corrosion of the brake pipes can lead to a loss of mechanical integrity of the braking system. This can result in extended brake pedal travel combined with reduced braking performance in the corresponding brake circuit. The instrument cluster may display the warning message 'fluid level low', along with the brake…

  Remedy: Dealers will remove the under tray at the rear of the vehicle and remove and discard the nvh pad fitted to the rear of the under tray. Dealers will inspect the rear under floor and rear cross member brake pipes and unions for red rust. If red rust is present on the pipes or on the union, the brake pipes and union…

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• 04V136000Mar 18, 20041,142 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Jaguar XJ 2004

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger air bag trim components have a poor aperture edge.

  Possible consequence: Should the air bag deploy, it could be cut, causing it to not inflate properly, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag aperture and, where necessary, remove any sharp, serrated edges. The recall began on may 14, 2004. 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 XJ 2004, S-Type 2003–2004, XK 2003–2004

  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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