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NHTSARecalled Oct 27, 2014 · #14V673000

Electrical Short or Loss of Power Assist Steering

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Electrical Short or Loss of Power Assist Steering
  • 2015 XF
  • 2015 XJ
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice