recall information
Recall number
REC-002966
PRA number
2007/9140
Campaign number
J002
Original published date
make and model information
Make
JAGUAR
Model
S Type, XJ
Affected units
68
Identifying features
S Type. N50727 to N82818. XJ. H00155 to H17094.
What are the defects?
When these vehicles are driven under a unique driving pattern where the vehicle is predominantly used for short journey distances, under slow driving style and light throttle application, excessive soot and hydrocarbons may become trapped in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DFP). The DPF on 2.7 Litre V6 diesel engine vehicles may exhibit smoke and/or fire from the underside of the vehicle, flames emanating from within the rear exhaust tailpipe or an orange glow from the underside of the vehicle.
What are the hazards?
Fire
What should consumers do?
Contact your Jaguar dealer.
Supplier details
Jaguar Australia
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
