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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar E-Pace vehicles. The brackets that secure the front brake hoses may not have been installed properly, allowing the front brake hoses to contact the tires, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose brackets, replacing any that do not provide sufficient clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H074.
- 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
On certain vehicles, the brackets that hold the front brake hoses may not have been installed correctly. This can let the hoses contact the tires, which may cause a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can make it take longer to stop the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the brake hose brackets checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the front brake hose brackets and replace any that do not provide sufficient clearance. Jaguar will also notify owners directly. You can check whether your VIN has open recalls and contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827, referencing recall H074.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jaguar E-Pace | 2018 |
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