NHTSA Recall 00V228004: Seat belts
JAGUAR CARS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,477 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Jaguar S-Type.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V228004 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | August 25, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
Notes
Owner notification began october 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V228004
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.