NHTSA Campaign 10V578000 — JAGUAR XJ 2010 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Structured reference page built from public recall data. Campaign: 10V578000. Vehicle: JAGUAR XJ. Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V578000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | JAGUAR XJ |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | J019 |
Official summary
JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER ARM SYNCHRONIZATION AND A CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS.
Official consequence
IF THE WIPER ARMS LOSE SYNCHRONIZATION AND CLASH, THEY COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL ENSURE THE WIPER ARMS ARE FITTED SECURELY ONTO THE SPINDLE AND THE SECURING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-637-6837.
Official notes
JAGUAR SAFETY RECALL NO. J019.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 86001 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V578000 |
| Make | JAGUAR |
| Model | XJ |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | J019 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Manufacturer Name | JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2009-07-28 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-11-03 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 6475 |
| Action Date | 2010-12-13 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Report Date | 2010-11-12 |
| Notification Date | 2010-11-19 |
| Official Summary | JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER ARM SYNCHRONIZATION AND A CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS. |
| Official Consequence | IF THE WIPER ARMS LOSE SYNCHRONIZATION AND CLASH, THEY COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL ENSURE THE WIPER ARMS ARE FITTED SECURELY ONTO THE SPINDLE AND THE SECURING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-637-6837. |
| Official Notes / Contact | JAGUAR SAFETY RECALL NO. J019.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000038358001009773000000243 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |