NHTSA recall 04V-484 (04V484000)

equipment recall reported October 14, 2004 - about 50,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V484000
Also written as: 04V-484
Manufacturer number: R171
Reported: October 14, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~50,000
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-484 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jaguar S-Type - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.