Jaguar Xf: Risk Of Fire
Jaguar is recalling 7,836 XF, XJ, and F-Type vehicles because the positive cable attached to the alternator may loosen, creating a fire risk. Additionally, loose engine-mounted belt fixtures could fail and cause loss of power steering, requiring greater driver effort to steer. Dealers will inspect and retighten these components to proper specifications.
- Recalling firm
- JAGUAR
- Product
- Vehicles: JAGUAR XF, JAGUAR XJ, JAGUAR F TYPE. Units affected: 7,836
- Reason
- The positive cable fixing to the alternator may come loose and lead to an elevated risk of fire. Additionally there are concerns raised regarding the fixings for the engine mounted belt driven ancillaries. If the fixings fail power assistance to the steering can be lost and more input from the driver will be required to steer the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and torque the front ancillary fixings to the correct specification.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-10-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/15ea2e20-edfa-4974-9a4d-a58c8d2ab719