NHTSA Recall # | 102666 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V157000 |
MFG Compaign # | J037 |
Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
Supplier | JAGUAR |
Brand | JAGUAR |
Model | XJ |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 05/05/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/11/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/01/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 31/03/14 |
Report created | 03/04/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 297 |
Defect summary | Jaguar land rover north america, llc (jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 xj, xf and xk vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the toe links, components used to control the alignment of the rear wheels, can separate from the rear sub-frame. |
Consequence summary | If a toe link separates from the rear sub-frame, a loss of vehicle stability and directional control may result, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Jaguar notified owners on may 8, 2014, and dealers will replace the nut and washer assembly on the rear toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around may 27, 2014. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is j037. |
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). |