| Make : JAGUAR | Model : S-TYPE | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020101 - 20040928 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V484000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050125 | Date Received by ODI: 20041014 | Date Added to Database: 20041014 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R171 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 50000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD. |
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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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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135 | |
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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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