Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 16V-137 · 2013–2015 Jaguar XF
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 16V-137 covers 6,938 2013–2015 Jaguar XF for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 374 vehicles were listed as unreachable.