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NHTSA Recall 05V503000: Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

JAGUAR CARS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 493 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jaguar S-Type.

493
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2005
owners notified (November 22)
NHTSA campaign05V503000
Manufacturer campaignR525
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Report receivedNovember 1, 2005
Owner notificationNovember 22, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

Safety risk

Consequently 'park' may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to 'park" and all indicators show 'park' position is achieved.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began november 22, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Notes

Jaguar recall no. R525. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V503000

Make and modelModel years
Jaguar S-Type2006
Jaguar XJ2006

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.