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NHTSA recall 04V024000

Power Train · Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

January 8, 2004report date
31,731units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.

Why it matters: This failure could result in a crash.

The fix: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on May 1, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2003 Jaguar S-Type, 2004 Jaguar S-Type, 2004 Jaguar Xj, 2003 Jaguar Xk, 2004 Jaguar Xk.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V024000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.