Recall 03V-509
JAGUAR CARS LTD recalled the 1997 to 2003 Jaguar XK: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-509
- Reported
- December 4, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 39,448 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
An improperly aimed headlamp could provide less effective roadway illumination or could cause increased glare to oncoming vehicles.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Jaguar recall no. R842.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Jaguar XK 1997 to 2003