2015 Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 27, 2014. It covers about 272 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 272
- reported
- Oct 27, 2014
- owners notified
- Nov 10, 2014
- related complaints
- 7
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 F-TYPE vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to September 12, 2014, 2015 XF vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to September 12, 2014, and 2015 XJ vehicles manufactured August 21, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach.
- Risk
- If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1‑800‑452‑4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J044.
Recall number 14V673000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 14V673000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF and others alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 14V673000, reported on October 27, 2014, covers about 272 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V673000?
Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1‑800‑452‑4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J044.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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