Vehicle recall 03V509000 · December 4, 2003
1997-2003 Jaguar XK
On certain vehicles, the headlamp adjustment mechanism may be operated without suitable instruction on either the mechanism or in the owner's manual.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the headlamp adjustment mechanism may be operated without suitable instruction on either the mechanism or in the owner's manual. This does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence
- An improperly aimed headlamp could provide less effective roadway illumination or could cause increased glare to oncoming vehicles.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an owner's manual addendum containing the necessary headlamp aiming instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin on January 6, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
- Notes
- Jaguar recall no. R842.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V509000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 4, 2003
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- R842
- Owner notification
- January 6, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39,448
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
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