Recall 05V503000: A/T Parking Pawl Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Jaguar/S-TYPE 2006

Jaguar/XJ 2006

MANUFACTURER: Jaguar Cars LTD.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V503000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 28, 2005

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 493

SUMMARY:
Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

CONSEQUENCE:
Consequently "PARK" may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to "PARK" and all indicators show "PARK" position is achieved.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate. The recall is expected to begin during December 2005. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

NOTES:
Jaguar recall No. R525. Customers can also 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.