JAGUAR XK 2000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XK | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1996-02-01 - 2003-05-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V509000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-01-06 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-12-04 | Date Added to Database: 2003-12-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SOVEREIGN COLLECTION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R842 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39448 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM MAY BE OPERATED WITHOUT SUITABLE INSTRUCTION ON EITHER THE MECHANISM OR IN THE OWNER"S MANUAL. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
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Consequence:
AN IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMP COULD PROVIDE LESS EFFECTIVE ROADWAY ILLUMINATION OR COULD CAUSE INCREASED GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER"S MANUAL ADDENDUM CONTAINING THE NECESSARY HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 S7.8.5 | |
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Notes:
JAGUAR RECALL NO. R842.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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