Jaguar S Type Recall R/2000/119: Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2000
- Launched
- 18,062
- vehicles in the UK
- R136
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled S Type vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 30 September 2000. An under torque condition may exist in the front lower ball joint. The dealer will check ball joint security and condition. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An under torque condition may exist in the front lower ball joint. This may result in a high bending fatigue loading of the joint which could result in a fracture of the first thread of the ball stud which then leads to separation of the lower control arm from the knuckle. This separated condition will limit steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY FAIL Defect: An under torque condition may exist in the front lower ball joint. This may result in a high bending fatigue loading of the joint which could result in a fracture of the first thread of the ball stud which then leads to separation of the lower control arm from the knuckle. This separated condition will limit steering control. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check ball joint security and condition. Replace vertical link if necessary.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a high bending fatigue loading of the joint which could result in a fracture of the first thread of the ball stud which then leads to separation of the lower control arm from the knuckle.
The Fix
The dealer will check ball joint security and condition.
Are You Affected?
S Type built between 1 January 1999 and 30 September 2000 may be included. Jaguar estimates 18,062 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 R136 or the DVSA reference R/2000/119. 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/2000/089 on 4 Oct 2000, for seat belt buckle concern. The one launched after it was R/2003/001 on 5 Mar 2003, for indicator tell tale may not show a fault when external indicators fail. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/119, launched 23 November 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.