NHTSA recall 04V-488 (04V488000)

parking brake recall reported October 7, 2004 - about 30,181 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V488000
Also written as: 04V-488
Manufacturer number: R166/R167
Reported: October 7, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~30,181
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE, WHICH CONTROLS THE APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY UNINTENTIONALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OR WARNING TO THE DRIVER.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND MAY CAUSE REAR WHEEL "LOCKUP" AT ANY ROAD SPEED. A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE WITH THE LATEST PRODUCTION LEVER PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 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-488 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jaguar S-Type - 2003, 2004

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

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