NHTSA Campaign Id 14V390000; Date: Jul. 1, 2014
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2013 Jaguar XF; 2014 Jaguar XF
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 81
Recall Summary: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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes: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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 6, 2014
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