Buy me a coffee
💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V291📅 Jun 2, 2014

2013–2014 Jaguar XF recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF vehicles manufactured October 18, 2012, through February 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the right-hand rear brake pipe may wear against a bracket located on the rear sub frame. This condition may cause the brake pipe to wear through and leak brake fluid.

💥 The risk

Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pipe for signs of wear, maninpulate the bracket on the rear sub frame, and inspect and replace the rear brake pipes if wear is visible, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J036.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V291000
Manufacturer recall #
J036
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
68
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Owner phone
1-855-524-8278
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 1, 2014
Built
Oct 18, 2012 – Feb 25, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V291 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V291?

2013–2014 Jaguar XF. 68 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jaguar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-524-8278.