Now Hear This! Jaguar Recall
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Jaguar Land Rover North America has announced two separate recalls due to braking issues and software problems of 68 Jaguar XF and 70 Jaguar XJ vehicles.
Which Jaguar models are affected by the recalls?
Model year 2013-2014 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured between October 18, 2012 and February 25, 2014 for the braking problem.
And model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured between May 21, 2012 and July 10, 2012 for software problems
What causes the braking issue and software problem?
For the first recall of the 2013-2014 Jaguar XF braking issue, the right hand rear brake pipe may wear against the bracket and possibly leak brake fluid. This leak can lengthen braking distance and can increase the likelihood of a crash.
For the second recall of the 2013 Jaguar XJ software problem, the specification may not be met for proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) due to a software calibration problem on the Restraints Control Module (RCM). This may increase the risk of an injury if a crash occurs.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by Jaguar Land Rover attributing to either of the defects.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
Jaguar Land Rover will be notifying all owners affected by the recalls beginning July 29, 2014. Affected XF vehicles will have the brake pipe inspected and replaced if necessary, free of charge. New software for the RCM will be uploaded to the affected XJs, free of charge.
If your Jaguar is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Jaguar repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Jaguar checked and serviced for the defect.
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