recall information
Recall number
REC-003353
PRA number
2011/12445
Campaign number
J018
Original published date
make and model information
Make
JAGUAR
Model
XF, XK
Affected units
184
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Pipes have been supplied with zinc-nickel plating that does not meet the corrosion protection requirements of Jaguar's engineering specification.
What are the hazards?
After an extended period of time, corrosion of the Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pipes will occur. This may lead to pin-holing of the pipe and could allow pressurised PAS fluid to leak into the engine bay area.
Loss of PAS fluid will cause PAS system noise and loss of power assisted steering, steering control is fully maintained in an unassisted state. It is also possible that the PAS fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with an ignition source or a surface at sufficiently high enough temperature.
Loss of PAS fluid will cause PAS system noise and loss of power assisted steering, steering control is fully maintained in an unassisted state. It is also possible that the PAS fluid may ignite if it comes into contact with an ignition source or a surface at sufficiently high enough temperature.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by letter.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Jaguar dealership to have the PAS pipes replaced with a part that is manufactured to the required corrosion protection specification.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Jaguar dealership to have the PAS pipes replaced with a part that is manufactured to the required corrosion protection specification.
Supplier details
JAGUAR LAND ROVER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
