Jaguar S-Type recalls
There are 8 safety recalls on record for the Jaguar S-Type, covering 170,227 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Jaguar S-Type recalls by model year
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Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were inadvertently released after being assembled with prototype fuel tanks that were produced for test purposes only.
- Risk
- The tanks were manufactured with processes that vary significantly from regular production. The durability of these prototype fuel tanks has not been validated and is unknown.
- Remedy
- These vehicles have not been released to customers and are located at dealer lots . The fuel tank will be replaced.
Recall number 06V467000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm), and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil), or a fuel odor.
- Risk
- If the amount of fuel is above the fdm, jpm, or cv apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals may be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly. Due to problems in obtaining the replacement fuel tanks, the recall began on january 29 through march 30, 2007. Owners may contact jaguar at 1‑800‑452‑4827.
Recall number 06V418000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
- Risk
- Consequently 'park' may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to 'park" and all indicators show 'park' position is achieved.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began november 22, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1‑800‑452‑4827.
Recall number 05V503000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- 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.
- Risk
- This does not comply with the standard.
- 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.
Recall number 04V484000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the vehicle to decelerate and may cause rear wheel "lockup" at any road speed. A crash may occur.
- 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.
Recall number 04V488000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.
- Risk
- This failure could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on may 1, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1‑201‑818‑8500.
Recall number 04V024000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
- Risk
- If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.
Recall number 00V359002 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
Recall number 00V228004 · Recall details
Questions about the Jaguar S-Type recalls
How do I check if my Jaguar S-Type has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Jaguar S-Type have?
8, covering fuel system, gasoline, power train and equipment.
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