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Recall 04V-484

JAGUAR CARS LTD recalled the 2002 to 2005 Jaguar S-Type: Equipment (other, labels).

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-484
Reported
October 14, 2004
Vehicles affected
50,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

This does not comply with the standard.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Jaguar recall no.r171.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles