NHTSA Recall 03V509000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
JAGUAR CARS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39,448 vehicles. It affects 1997–2003 Jaguar XK.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V509000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R842 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | December 4, 2003 |
| Owner notification | January 6, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V509000
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.