Jaguar XJS Recall R/1992/019: Leakage From Power Steering Hose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 May 1992
- Launched
- 128
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/019
- DVSA reference
Jaguar recalled XJS vehicles built between 1 June 1990 and 31 August 1990. Oil may leak from the crimping on the power assisted steering high pressure hose. The dealer will replace the original high pressure hose with a quality assured example. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Oil may leak from the crimping on the power assisted steering high pressure hose. This could result in loss of steering power assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LEAKAGE FROM POWER STEERING HOSE Defect: Oil may leak from the crimping on the power assisted steering high pressure hose. This could result in loss of steering power assistance. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the original high pressure hose with a quality assured example.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of steering power assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the original high pressure hose with a quality assured example.
Are You Affected?
XJS built between 1 June 1990 and 31 August 1990 may be included. Jaguar estimates 128 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jaguar, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
- Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/019. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF, XJPossible loss of steering assistance | Urgent | R/2016/036 | |
| F TypeLoss of control | Urgent | R/2015/181 | |
| F TypeLoss of control | Urgent | R/2015/115 | |
| F Type, XF, XJRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2014/145 | |
| XF, XKPower assistance may be lost: fire risk | Urgent | R/2011/025 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1994/085 on 29 Nov 1994, for security of track rod ends. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 1992 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/019, launched 20 May 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.