NHTSA Recall 04V487000: Parking brake
JAGUAR CARS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,856 vehicles. It affects 2001–2003 Jaguar X-Type.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V487000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R957 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | October 7, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. The automatic adjuster within the hand brake may not work properly causing the hand brake lever to travel outside the recommended range.
Safety risk
If the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on january 14, 2005. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Notes
Jaguar recall no. R957.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 04V487000
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.