CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2016 Jaguar F-Type vehicle manufactured February 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating mode. In this condition, in the event of a steering system malfunction, the vehicle can experience additional steering inputs from the electric power steering system.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is in motion when this occurs, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J055.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The electric power steering system in this vehicle is still set to the supplier's factory operating mode. If a steering system malfunction occurs, the system can apply additional steering inputs on its own.
If this happens while the vehicle is moving, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Jaguar will notify owners. A dealer will then either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, at no cost to you. Contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 with questions, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jaguar F-Type | 2016 |
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