The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V741000·Announced 2014-11-19

Jaguar Recalls 2014-2015 XJ Models for Brake Line Leak Risk

Jaguar is recalling 2014-2015 XJ vehicles because brake line junctions may leak fluid, potentially reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake line leak) that increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured between February 6, 2014, and July 23, 2014. The recall addresses a defect where the brake line junctions under the vehicle may leak brake fluid.

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 source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line junctions, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR XJ
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
1,571

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XJ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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