JAGUAR XF 2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V181000

Make Model Year
JAGUAR XF 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-05-09 2014-03-31 2014-04-15

Production Dates: 2012-07-01 - 2013-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: J034

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1589

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC "Jaguar" is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 XF 2.0L GTDi vehicles manufactured May 2013 through October 2013. The hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler "CAC" hose may be out of position and loose, allowing the hose to detach.

Consequence

If the CAC hose detaches, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, steering and brake assistance may be lost further increasing the risk.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the CAC hose to make sure its clamp is in the correct position and tight, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin in late May 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's recall number is J034. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-341.

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.