NHTSA recall 16V-137 (16V137000)
steering recall reported March 7, 2016 - about 6,938 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V137000
- Also written as
- 16V-137
- Manufacturer number
- J061
- Reported
- March 7, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,938
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 16, 2012, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The retaining bolt for the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley on the engine may fail resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FEAD pulley assembly, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notifications on May 28, 2016. This recall began July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J061.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-137 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.