JAGUAR F-TYPE 2016: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V569000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JAGUAR | F-TYPE | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-10-01 | 2015-09-11 | 2015-09-11 |
Production Dates: 2015-02-03 - 2015-02-03
Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: J055
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC "Jaguar" is recalling one 2016 Jaguar F-Type vehicle manufactured February 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating mode. In this condition, in the event of a steering system malfunction, the vehicle can experience additional steering inputs from the electric power steering system.
If the vehicle is in motion when this occurs, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J055.
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.
