NHTSA Recall # | 114997 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V569000 |
MFG Compaign # | J055 |
Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
Supplier | JAGUAR |
Brand | JAGUAR |
Model | F-TYPE |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 01/10/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/02/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/02/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/09/15 |
Report created | 11/09/15 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1 |
Defect summary | Jaguar land rover north america, lcc (jaguar) is recalling one 2016 jaguar f-type vehicle manufactured february 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating mode. In this condition, in the event of a steering system malfunction, the vehicle can experience additional steering inputs from the electric power steering system. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle is in motion when this occurs, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin october 31, 2015. Owners may contact jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is j055. |
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). |