Recall 14V291000: 2013–2014 Jaguar XF
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 2, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 68
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF vehicles manufactured October 18, 2012, through February 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the right-hand rear brake pipe may wear against a bracket located on the rear sub frame. This condition may cause the brake pipe to wear through and leak brake fluid.
The risk
Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pipe for signs of wear, maninpulate the bracket on the rear sub frame, and inspect and replace the rear brake pipes if wear is visible, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J036.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V291000
- Manufacturer campaign
- J036
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 1, 2014
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology