Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)Recall 05V-503 · Jaguar vehicles

JAGUAR CARS LTD recall 05V-503 covers 493 Jaguar vehicles for a automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2005.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4932 models
ReportedNov 1, 2005Owners notified Nov 22, 2005
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V503000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

The risk

CONSEQUENTLY 'PARK' MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO 'PARK" AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW 'PARK' POSITION IS ACHIEVED.

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 15, 2005 to October 10, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.