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🧸 Product GB DK FI THE NETHERLANDS SE March 25, 2016

Jaguar — XJ and XF

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley may fail, leading to a loss of the FEAD system. This may cause warning lamp illumination, air conditioning failure, engine overheat warnings and reduced steering control,
Origin
United Kingdom
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3823 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Jaguar cars. The front part that helps run the engine may break.

What's happening? The part that helps the engine work could fail. This could turn on warning lights or make the steering hard to control.

Does this affect me? If you own a Jaguar XJ or XF made in the UK, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Jaguar dealer right away. Ask your dealer what to do next.

🤖 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 Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley may fail, leading to a loss of the FEAD system. This may cause warning lamp illumination, air conditioning failure, engine overheat warnings and reduced steering control, · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
March 25, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/200676

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What is this product recall alert about?
Jaguar — XJ and XF. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley may fail, leading to a loss of the FEAD system. This may cause warning lamp illumination, air conditioning failure, engine overheat warnings and reduce...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 25, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, THE NETHERLANDS, 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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