NHTSA recall 04V484000
Equipment · Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Details
What's wrong: 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 matters: This does not comply with the standard.
The fix: Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer,
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Jaguar S-Type, 2003 Jaguar S-Type, 2004 Jaguar S-Type, 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V484000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.