Jaguar S Type, X Type, XJ Recall R/2004/156: Poor Adhesion Of Space Saver Spare Wheel Speed Restriction Label, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 6 Oct 2004
- Launched
- 2,055
- vehicles in the UK
- R516
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled S Type, X Type, XJ vehicles built between 2 March 2004 and 1 April 2004. Supplied with a space saver spare wheel poor adhesion of the speed restriction label could result in the label becoming detached. The dealer will replace likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the speed restriction label. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Supplied with a space saver spare wheel poor adhesion of the speed restriction label could result in the label becoming detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POOR ADHESION OF SPACE SAVER SPARE WHEEL SPEED RESTRICTION LABEL Defect: On vehicles supplied with a space saver spare wheel poor adhesion of the speed restriction label could result in the label becoming detached. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the speed restriction label will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the label becoming detached.
The Fix
The dealer will replace likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the speed restriction label.
Are You Affected?
S Type, X Type, XJ built between 2 March 2004 and 1 April 2004 may be included. Jaguar estimates 2,055 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 R516 or the DVSA reference R/2004/156. 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?.
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| F-Pace, XE, XF, XJInstrument cluster may intermittently go blank | Low | R/2017/291 | |
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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2004/143 on 6 Oct 2004, for yaw rate sensor has internally delaminated. The one launched after it was R/2004/164 on 6 Oct 2004, for possibile unintentional application of parking brake. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/156, launched 6 October 2004. 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.