Jaguar S Type Recall R/2000/089: Seat Belt Buckle Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Oct 2000
- Launched
- 2,104
- vehicles in the UK
- R134
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled S Type vehicles built between 1 May 2000 and 30 July 2000. A component within each front seat belt buckle may have received insufficient heat treatment. The dealer will check production date codes on both front seat belt buckle assemblies. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component within each front seat belt buckle may have received insufficient heat treatment. This may result in unintentional release of the set belt latch if it is subjected to a loading which exceeds the standard specified by EEC Regulation 16 during an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT BUCKLE CONCERN Defect: A component within each front seat belt buckle may have received insufficient heat treatment. This may result in unintentional release of the set belt latch if it is subjected to a loading which exceeds the standard specified by EEC Regulation 16 during an accident. Remedy: Recall vehicles and check production date codes on both front seat belt buckle assemblies. Replace all buckle assemblies falling within the affected production dates with quality assured units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in unintentional release of the set belt latch if it is subjected to a loading which exceeds the standard specified by EEC Regulation 16 during an accident.
The Fix
The dealer will check production date codes on both front seat belt buckle assemblies.
Are You Affected?
S Type built between 1 May 2000 and 30 July 2000 may be included. Jaguar estimates 2,104 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jaguar, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
- Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the campaign code R134 or the DVSA reference R/2000/089. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Type, XJDiesel particulate filter excessive heat | Urgent | R/2007/045 | |
| S Type, XJThe parking function of the automatic transmission may not operate correctly | Urgent | R/2005/155 | |
| S TypePossibile unintentional application of parking brake | Urgent | R/2004/164 | |
| S Type, X Type, XJPoor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label | Book soon | R/2004/156 | |
| S Type, XJ, XKAuto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive | Low | R/2004/003 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/1999/044 on 30 Jun 1999, for possibility that gearbox may lock up. The one launched after it was R/2000/119 on 23 Nov 2000, for front lower suspension ball joint may fail. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/089, launched 4 October 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.