Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidRecall 14V-291 · 2013–2014 Jaguar XF
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 14V-291 covers 68 2013–2014 Jaguar XF for a service brakes, hydraulic: fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V291000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.