S-Type (X200) V8-4.2L (2005)
Brake Master Cylinder: Recalls
Recall 04V484000: Brake Fluid Warning Label Replacement
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
Jaguar / S-Type 2002-2005
MANUFACTURER: jaguar Cars Ltd.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V484000 Recall Date : OCT 01, 2004
COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 50000
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin on November 1, 2004. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
NOTES:
Jaguar Recall NO. R171. Customers can also contact the NationaL Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).