Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V487000 Reported October 7, 2004

Jaguar//parking brake adjustment fails

Q: What is recall 04V487000?

NHTSA recall 04V487000 was issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. on October 7, 2004. It addresses: Jaguar//parking brake adjustment fails. The recall affects approximately 3,856 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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. · N/A · 3,856 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V487000

Manufacturer Campaign

R957

Manufacturer

Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,856

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 7, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. the automatic adjuster within the hand brake may not work properly causing the hand brake lever to travel outside the recommended range.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. the recall began on january 14, 2005. owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

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 04V487000 or campaign R957.
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 04V487000

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

What is recall 04V487000?

NHTSA recall 04V487000 was issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. on October 7, 2004. It addresses: Jaguar//parking brake adjustment fails. The recall affects approximately 3,856 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V487000 or the manufacturer campaign number R957. 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.