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2002-2005 Jaguar S-Type recall: labels

Jaguar Cars Ltd reported this safety recall on October 14, 2004. It covers about 50,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50,000
reported
Oct 14, 2004
owners notified
Jan 25, 2005

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 04V484000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2005 Jaguar S-Type labels?

Yes. Recall 04V484000, reported on October 14, 2004, covers about 50,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V484000?

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.

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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