Jaguar Cars, Ltd. | NHTSA Recall #04V487000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V487000 by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.. Includes 3,856 affected units, JAGUAR//PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT FAILS, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. the automatic adjuster within the hand brake may not work properly causing the hand brake lever to travel outside the recommended range.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. the recall began on january 14, 2005. owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V487000

Manufacturer: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Report Received Date: 2004-10-07T00:00:00

Subject: Jaguar//parking brake adjustment fails

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 3,856

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R957

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. the automatic adjuster within the hand brake may not work properly causing the hand brake lever to travel outside the recommended range.

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. the recall began on january 14, 2005. owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zhjr-fjq2~n8bp

NHTSA ID: 04V487000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: