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Jaguar XF Recall 16V137: Power Steering Can Fail, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V137, reported March 7, 2016, 6,938 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A retaining bolt for the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail. If it does, the vehicle can lose power steering assist, which may increase the risk of a crash.

The recall covers certain 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles built between May 16, 2012, and June 15, 2015, equipped with the 2.0L GTDi engine. Jaguar will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly at no cost to you.

To check whether your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 (Jaguar recall number J061). If your vehicle is covered, schedule the free repair at an authorized Jaguar dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V137Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.
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.

Affected vehicles

Jaguar XF201320142015