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2004 Jaguar X-Type

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. in the event of a vehicle roll-over, it is possible for fuel to leak past the fuel filler cap.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the fuel cap seals and fit better quality seals onto the vehicle. the recall began on october 1, 2004. customers may also contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

2003 Jaguar X-Type

Component

Parking Brake

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

if the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Jaguar X-Type

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. this could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal øtell-tailø light on the driverøs instrument panel continues to work normally.

Corrective Action

the loss of rear turn signals could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the general electric module. owner notification began april 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

2002 Jaguar X-Type

Component

Parking Brake

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

if the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Jaguar X-Type

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. this could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal øtell-tailø light on the driverøs instrument panel continues to work normally.

Corrective Action

the loss of rear turn signals could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the general electric module. owner notification began april 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

2001 Jaguar X-Type

Component

Parking Brake

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

if the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.

Recall Notes

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.