Recall 03V509000: 1997–2003 Jaguar XK

Report received

Dec 4, 2003

Manufacturer

Jaguar cars ltd

Potentially affected

39,448vehicles

Model years

1997–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

An improperly aimed headlamp could provide less effective roadway illumination or could cause increased glare to oncoming vehicles.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Jaguar XK0 complaints
• 1998 Jaguar XK0 complaints
• 1999 Jaguar XK0 complaints
• 2000 Jaguar XK0 complaints
• 2001 Jaguar XK0 complaints
• 2002 Jaguar XK0 complaints
• 2003 Jaguar XK1 complaints