Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 14V-390 · 2013–2014 Jaguar XF
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 14V-390 covers 81 2013–2014 Jaguar XF for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V390000 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 (XFR-S) vehicles manufactured July 2, 2013, to April 11, 2014. A component within the Power Assist Steering system (PAS) may collapse and restrict fluid flow within the PAS hose causing a loss of power steering.
The risk
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved PAS hose, free of charge. the recall began on August 6, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J042.
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
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.