Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 06V-018 · 2006 Jaguar XJ

JAGUAR CARS LTD recall 06V-018 covers 2,675 2006 Jaguar XJ for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2006.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,6751 model
ReportedJan 25, 2006Owners notified Mar 27, 2006
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH MOONROOFS, A REINFORCEMENT BAR WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS IN THE MOONROOF. WHEN CLOSING A DOOR OR UPON SEVERE ROAD IMPACT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOONROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER.

The risk

IF THE GLASS SHATTERS, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOONROOF FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

JAGUAR RECALL NO. R722.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 15, 2005 to December 19, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.