We just got word that Jaguar has released a recall notice today that affects certain 2010MY XF saloons and XK sports cars over a potential issue with the power assist steering system. In a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], Jaguar said that the power assist steering (pas) pipes have been assembled with zinc-nickel plating that may not provide corrosion protection.
The company added that over time, corrosion of the pas pipes may lead to pin-holing of the pipe allowing pressurized power steering fluid to leak into the under-hood and engine bay area. Jaguar said that aside from causing a loss of power assist steering, the leaked fluid may also ignite if it comes into contact with an ignition source or a hot surface leading to a vehicle fire.
The recall affects a total of 6,085 cars in the USA including 1,540 XKs and 4,545 XFs, manufactured from June 27, 2009, through March 10, 2010.
Under the recall, which is expected to begin on or before April 11, 2011, Jaguar’s technicians at dealerships will replace the power steering fluid pipes with parts manufactured to the required corrosion protection specification free of charge.
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