NHTSA Recall 04V484000: Labels (equipment)
JAGUAR CARS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50,000 vehicles. It affects 2002–2005 Jaguar S-Type.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V484000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R171 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | October 14, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake system." the brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view.
Safety risk
This does not comply with the standard.
Remedy
Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Notes
Jaguar recall no.r171.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 04V484000
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.