NHTSA recall 04V-487 (04V487000)

parking brake recall reported October 7, 2004 - about 3,856 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V487000
Also written as: 04V-487
Manufacturer number: R957
Reported: October 7, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~3,856
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-487 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jaguar X-Type - 2002, 2003

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

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