| Make : JAGUAR | Model : S-TYPE | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20011201 - 20040131 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V488000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050115 | Date Received by ODI: 20041007 | Date Added to Database: 20041015 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R166/R167 | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 30181 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND MAY CAUSE REAR WHEEL "LOCKUP" AT ANY ROAD SPEED. A CRASH MAY OCCUR. |
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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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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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