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🧸 Product GB DE ES IE THE NETHERLANDS PT SE January 9, 2015

Jaguar — XJ

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
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
Origin
United Kingdom
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Jaguar XJ cars. A part under the car may not be tight enough.

What's happening? The brake pipes might not be screwed on correctly. This could make the brakes weaker or cause brake fluid to leak.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Jaguar XJ in the UK, Germany, Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, or Sweden, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Jaguar dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Jaguar for help fixing the brakes.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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 · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
January 9, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/145745

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What is this product recall alert about?
Jaguar — XJ. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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,...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 9, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Portugal, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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