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NHTSA Recall 04V488000: Parking brake

JAGUAR CARS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30,181 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Jaguar S-Type.

30,181
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2005
owners notified (January 15)
NHTSA campaign04V488000
Manufacturer campaignR166/R167
ComponentPARKING BRAKE
Report receivedOctober 7, 2004
Owner notificationJanuary 15, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V488000

Make and modelModel years
Jaguar S-Type2003, 2004

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.