The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V228004 (00V228004) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars, Ltd. |
| Component | Seat belts |
| Report date | August 25, 2000 |
| Owners notified | October 1, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 5,477 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V228004 repair free?
Yes. Jaguar dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 5,477 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.