Jaguar X Type Recall R/2005/077: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jul 2005
- Launched
- 14,284
- vehicles in the UK
- R959
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled X Type vehicles built between 20 August 2003 and 24 August 2004. The possibility exists due to a lack of clearance between the battery positive cable and the number 1 cylinder fuel injector that the cable may chafe on the injector nut and that a short circuit may ensue. The dealer will inspect the cable and re-routed as required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists due to a lack of clearance between the battery positive cable and the number 1 cylinder fuel injector that the cable may chafe on the injector nut and that a short circuit may ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: The possibility exists due to a lack of clearance between the battery positive cable and the number 1 cylinder fuel injector that the cable may chafe on the injector nut and that a short circuit may ensue. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the cable inspected and re-routed as required. Additionally the cable will be secured with a modified clip.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: short circuit may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the cable and re-routed as required.
Are You Affected?
X Type built between 20 August 2003 and 24 August 2004 may be included. Jaguar estimates 14,284 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 R959 or the DVSA reference R/2005/077. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X TypeCruise control may remain engaged | Low | R/2011/108 | |
| X TypeModification of handbrake lever | Urgent | R/2004/146 | |
| S Type, X Type, XJPoor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label | Book soon | R/2004/156 | |
| X TypeYaw rate sensor has internally delaminated | Urgent | R/2004/143 | |
| X TypeIndicator tell tale may not show a fault when external indicators fail | Low | R/2003/001 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2004/146 on 8 Dec 2004, for modification of handbrake lever. The one launched after it was R/2005/155 on 30 Nov 2005, for the parking function of the automatic transmission may not operate correctly. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/077, launched 25 July 2005. 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.