Jaguar Cars, Ltd. | NHTSA Recall #04V484000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V484000 by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.. Includes 50,000 affected units, JAGUAR/FMVSS 135/BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR LABEL, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V484000

Manufacturer: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Report Received Date: 2004-10-14T00:00:00

Subject: Jaguar/fmvss 135/brake fluid reservoir label

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 50,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R171

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: This does not comply with the standard.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V484000

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Created At: 1742808662

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