Vehicle recall 04V488000 · October 7, 2004
2003-2004 Jaguar S-Type
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 lever parts. The recall began on January 15, 2005. 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V488000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 2004
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- R166/R167
- Owner notification
- January 15, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30,181
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jaguar S-Type (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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