Recall 04V-487
JAGUAR CARS LTD recalled the 2001 to 2003 Jaguar X-Type: Parking brake.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-487
- Reported
- October 7, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 3,856 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. The automatic adjuster within the hand brake may not work properly causing the hand brake lever to travel outside the recommended range.
The risk
If the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on january 14, 2005. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Jaguar recall no. R957.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 X-Type 2001 to 2003