| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XK | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19960201 - 20030531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V509000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040106 | Date Received by ODI: 20031204 | Date Added to Database: 20031211 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R842 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 39448 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM MAY BE OPERATED WITHOUT SUITABLE INSTRUCTION ON EITHER THE MECHANISM OR IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
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Consequence:
AN IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMP COULD PROVIDE LESS EFFECTIVE ROADWAY ILLUMINATION OR COULD CAUSE INCREASED GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNERS 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 S7.8.5 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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