NHTSA recall 15V-569 (15V569000)
steering recall reported September 11, 2015 - about 1 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V569000
- Also written as
- 15V-569
- Manufacturer number
- J055
- Reported
- September 11, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~1
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2016 Jaguar F-Type vehicle manufactured February 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating mode. In this condition, in the event of a steering system malfunction, the vehicle can experience additional steering inputs from the electric power steering system.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle is in motion when this occurs, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J055.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-569 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.