Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 14V-741 · 2014–2015 Jaguar XJ
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 14V-741 covers 1,571 2014–2015 Jaguar XJ for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V741000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.
The risk
A brake fluid leak may reduce the vehicle's braking ability, requiring additional distance to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line junctions, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J048.
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. 43 vehicles were listed as unreachable.