Jaguar XJ8 Recall R/2006/016: Roof Glass May Shatter, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2006
- Launched
- 100
- vehicles in the UK
- R722
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XJ8 vehicles built between 16 July 2005 and 22 December 2005. The moonroofs glass may shatter due to the reinforcement bars being incorrectly assembled. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the moonroof with a quality assured replacement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The moonroofs glass may shatter due to the reinforcement bars being incorrectly assembled.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER Defect: The moonroofs glass may shatter due to the reinforcement bars being incorrectly assembled. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the moonroof with a quality assured replacement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: roof glass may shatter.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the moonroof with a quality assured replacement.
Are You Affected?
XJ8 built between 16 July 2005 and 22 December 2005 may be included. Jaguar estimates 100 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 R722 or the DVSA reference R/2006/016. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XJ8Power steering pipe may chafe on alternator terminals | Urgent | R/2003/113 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2005/155 on 30 Nov 2005, for the parking function of the automatic transmission may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2006/217 on 1 Jan 2007, for brake fluid may leak from brake pipe. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/016, launched 3 March 2006. 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.