Recalls for 2002 Jaguar S-type

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 2006-06-23
Description
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.  Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.  

Consequence
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge.  The recall began on august 4, 2006.  Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Notes
This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2004-10-14
Description
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  135, passenger car brake system.  The brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view.  

Consequence
This does not comply with the standard.

Corrective Action
Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement.  If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels.  The recall began on january 25, 2005.  Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.  

Notes
Jaguar recall no.r171.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).