Jaguar S Type Recall R/2004/164: Possibile Unintentional Application Of Parking Brake, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

6 Oct 2004

Launched

4

vehicles in the UK

R167

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Jaguar recalled S Type vehicles built between 11 November 2002 and 22 December 2003. The possibility exists that the electronic parking brake (EPB) may apply unintentionally which can result in the vehicle decelerating and in extreme cases cause the rear wheels locking up. The dealer will additionally add a link lead and wiper motor suppression module. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The possibility exists that the electronic parking brake (EPB) may apply unintentionally which can result in the vehicle decelerating and in extreme cases cause the rear wheels locking up.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBILE UNINTENTIONAL APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE Defect: The possibility exists that the electronic parking brake (EPB) may apply unintentionally which can result in the vehicle decelerating and in extreme cases cause the rear wheels locking up. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the electronic parking brake module on those vehicles equipped with the AF level of module with one of a later level. Additionally add a link lead and wiper motor suppression module.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle decelerating and in extreme cases cause the rear wheels locking up.

The Fix

The dealer will additionally add a link lead and wiper motor suppression module.

Are You Affected?

S Type built between 11 November 2002 and 22 December 2003 may be included. Jaguar estimates 4 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 R167 or the DVSA reference R/2004/164. 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/2004/156 on 6 Oct 2004, for poor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label. The one launched after it was R/2004/146 on 8 Dec 2004, for modification of handbrake lever. 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/2004/164, launched 6 October 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.