04V024000: Reprogram The Transmission Control Module (04V024000)

04V024000: REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2003 Jaguar XK8

2003 Jaguar S-Type

2003 Jaguar XKR

2004 Jaguar XJR

2004 Jaguar XK8

2004 Jaguar XJ8

2004 Jaguar S-Type

2004 Jaguar XKR

Campaign No: 04V024000

Mfg. Campaign No: R513

Number of Affected Vehicles: 31731

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2002 01 01

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2003 06 30

DEFECT SUMMARY

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

This failure could result in a crash.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owner notification began on April 26, 2004. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.