The problem
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.
The risk
If the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle May roll away and a crash May occur.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-487 (04V487000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R957 |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars, Ltd. |
| Component | Parking brake |
| Report date | October 7, 2004 |
| Owners notified | January 14, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,856 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-487 repair free?
Yes. Jaguar dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,856 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.