Defect Description For Recall
Jaguar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Xk And Xf Vehicles Manufactured From June 27, 2009, Through March 10, 2010. The Power Assist Steering (Pas) Pipes Have Been Supplied With Zinc-Nickel Plating That Does Not Meet Fully The Corrosion ProteCTIon Requirements Of Jaguar’S Engineering Specification. After An Extended Period Of Time In Service, Corrosion Of The Pas Pipes Will Occur That May Lead To Pin-Holing Of The Pipe.
Make Of Vehicle
JAGUAR
Model Of Vehicle
XF
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
11V168000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
Pin-Holing Of The Pas Pipes Could Allow Pressurized Power Steering Fluid To Leak Into The Under-Hood And Engine Bay Area. A Loss Of Power Steering Fluid Will Result In A Loss Of Power Assist Steering. Also, That Fluid May Ignite If It Comes Into Contact With An Ignition Source Or A Surface At Sufficiently High Enough Temperature, Causing A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Power Steering Fluid Pipes With Parts Manufactured To The Required Corrosion ProteCTIon Specification. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charged. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or Before June 6, 2011. Owners May Contact Jaguar At 1-800-452-4827.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20090627
End Of Manufacture
20100310
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4926
Date Owners Notified
20110606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20110314
Make Campaign Number
J018