JAGUAR F-TYPE 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V673000

Make Model Year
JAGUAR F-TYPE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-10 2014-10-27 2014-10-27

Production Dates: 2014-08-25 - 2014-09-12

Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: J044

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 272

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC "Jaguar" is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Front End Accessory Drive "FEAD" belt, Power Assisted Steering "PAS" pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach.

Consequence

If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J044.

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.