Recall 04V488000: Park Brake Module Replacement

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Jaguar / S-Type 2004-2005

MANUFACTURER: Jaguar Cars Ltd.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V488000 Recall Date : SEP 17, 2004

COMPONENT: Parking Brake

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 30181

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
This condition can cause the vehicle to decelerate and may cause rear wheel "lockup" at any road speed. A crash may occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the electronic park brake module with the latest production level parts. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

NOTES:
Jaguar Recall nos. R166/R167. Customers Can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).