JAGUAR XF 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V291000

Make Model Year
JAGUAR XF 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-08-01 2014-06-02 2014-06-02

Production Dates: 2012-10-18 - 2014-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: J036

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 68

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.