Jaguar X Type: Modification Of Handbrake Lever

Jaguar X Type Handbrake Recall Jaguar is recalling 14,093 X Type vehicles with manual transmissions because the handbrake may not hold the vehicle securely on an incline, allowing it to roll away as brake components cool and contract. The company will replace the automatic brake adjuster with a manual system. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
JAGUAR
Product
Vehicles: JAGUAR X TYPE. Units affected: 14,093
Reason
Vehicles with manual transmission having been parked on an incline with the handbrake on and the vehicle out of gear may sometime later roll away. Due to the brake components contracting as they cool. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the automatic adjuster with a manual system.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2004-12-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/602ed6a6-affb-49b4-8b9d-0a001aee5d99