EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Jaguar “XJ” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2177/14
Summary
null The underbody brake pipe unions may not be to the correct torque specification. This may result in reduced braking performance, loss of brake fluid and the non-activation of the brake pressure switch, preventing initial vehicle start-up and potentially causing a vehicle crash.
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Product
Passenger car — Jaguar
- Brand
- Jaguar
- Name / model
- XJ · XJ Saloon
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Selected vehicles within VIN range: SAJAA20M9EPV67632 to SAJWA2GZ6F8V76050
What is the risk?
- null The underbody brake pipe unions may not be to the correct torque specification. This may result in reduced braking performance, loss of brake fluid and the non-activation of the brake pressure switch, preventing initial vehicle start-up and potentially causing a vehicle crash.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/11/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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