Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V359002 Reported November 6, 2000

Jaguar/lower ball joints

Q: What is recall 00V359002?

NHTSA recall 00V359002 was issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. on November 6, 2000. It addresses: Jaguar/lower ball joints. The recall affects approximately 38,681 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Jaguar Cars, Ltd. · Suspension · 38,681 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V359002

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

38,681

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 6, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

Safety Consequence

If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. if the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 00V359002 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V359002

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V359002?

NHTSA recall 00V359002 was issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. on November 6, 2000. It addresses: Jaguar/lower ball joints. The recall affects approximately 38,681 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V359002 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.