NHTSA Recall 07V199000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V199000; Date: May. 9, 2007
In the case of a contact condition, the brake vacuum hose may melt leading to a loss of brake assistance increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Jaguar XKR
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars Ltd
Affected Units:: 277
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake servo vacuum supply hose may have been mis-routed during assembly. This condition may bring the pipe too close to the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve and attachments on the exhaust manifold.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose routing and adjust as necessary. The hose will be replaced if there are signs of damage. The recall began on may 25, 2007. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Recall Notes:
Jaguar recall no. J003. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 25, 2007
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