NHTSA recall 14V741000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Jaguar XJ
Reported Nov 19, 20141,571 vehicles affectedJaguar Land Rover North America, LLCMaker’s number J048Built Feb 6, 2014 – Jul 23, 2014
The defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.
The risk
A brake fluid leak may reduce the vehicle's braking ability, requiring additional distance to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line junctions, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J048.