Jaguar Land Rover North America – Rear Brake Pipe Leaking Brake Fluid

Jaguar Land Rover North America (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 XF vehicles manufactured October 18, 2012, through February 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the right-hand rear brake pipe may wear against a bracket located on the rear sub frame. This condition may cause the brake pipe to wear through and leak brake fluid.

Report Received Date 06/02/2014
NHTSA ID 14V291000
Consequence Summary Leaking brake fluid can lengthen braking distance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pipe for signs of wear, maninpulate the bracket on the rear sub frame, and inspect and replace the rear brake pipes if wear is visible, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J036.
Recall Code J036
Potentially Affected 68
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V291000)