Jaguar X Type Recall R/2004/143: Yaw Rate Sensor Has Internally Delaminated, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

6 Oct 2004

Launched

41

vehicles in the UK

R956

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Jaguar recalled X Type vehicles built between 19 February 2004 and 10 March 2004. X-TYPE vehicles equipped with a dynamic stability control may have been fitted with a yaw rate sensor that has internally delaminated this could result in actuation of the control system incorrectly resulting in uneven and unexpected application of the brakes. The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and an inspection of the yaw rate sensor will be undertaken. Should a vehicle be found which has been fitted with a sensor within the affected production batch the sensor will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

X-TYPE vehicles equipped with a dynamic stability control may have been fitted with a yaw rate sensor that has internally delaminated this could result in actuation of the control system incorrectly resulting in uneven and unexpected application of the brakes.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: YAW RATE SENSOR HAS INTERNALLY DELAMINATED Defect: X-TYPE vehicles equipped with a dynamic stability control may have been fitted with a yaw rate sensor that has internally delaminated this could result in actuation of the control system incorrectly resulting in uneven and unexpected application of the brakes. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and an inspection of the yaw rate sensor will be undertaken. Should a vehicle be found which has been fitted with a sensor within the affected production batch the sensor will be replaced.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in actuation of the control system incorrectly resulting in uneven and unexpected application of the brakes.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and an inspection of the yaw rate sensor will be undertaken. Should a vehicle be found which has been fitted with a sensor within the affected production batch the sensor will be replaced.

Are You Affected?

X Type built between 19 February 2004 and 10 March 2004 may be included. Jaguar estimates 41 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
2. Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the campaign code R956 or the DVSA reference R/2004/143. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2004/039 on 15 Apr 2004, for air bag may rupture. The one launched after it was R/2004/156 on 6 Oct 2004, for poor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2004/143, launched 6 October 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.