1997-2003 Jaguar XK recall: headlights
Jaguar Cars Ltd reported this safety recall on December 4, 2003. It covers about 39,448 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 39,448
- reported
- Dec 4, 2003
- owners notified
- Jan 6, 2004
Exterior lighting: headlights
- 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."
- Risk
- An improperly aimed headlamp could provide less effective roadway illumination or could cause increased glare to oncoming vehicles.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑800‑452‑4827.
Recall number 03V509000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V509000
Is there a recall on the 1997-2003 Jaguar XK headlights?
Yes. Recall 03V509000, reported on December 4, 2003, covers about 39,448 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V509000?
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 1‑800‑452‑4827.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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