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Jaguar XJ Series Recall R/1994/085: Security Of Track Rod Ends, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/1994/085. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
29 Nov 1994
Launched
140
vehicles in the UK
R/1994/085
DVSA reference

Jaguar recalled XJ Series vehicles built between 20 October 1994 and 25 November 1994. The torque of the track rod end retaining nuts may relax and allow the nuts to loosen. The dealer will replace the existing track rod end nuts with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The torque of the track rod end retaining nuts may relax and allow the nuts to loosen.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SECURITY OF TRACK ROD ENDS Defect: The torque of the track rod end retaining nuts may relax and allow the nuts to loosen. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the existing track rod end nuts with quality assured examples.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: security of track rod ends.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the existing track rod end nuts with quality assured examples.

Are You Affected?

XJ Series built between 20 October 1994 and 25 November 1994 may be included. Jaguar estimates 140 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
  2. Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/085. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/1992/019 on 20 May 1992, for leakage from power steering hose. The one launched after it was R/1997/019 on 4 Apr 1997, for possible disengagement of diff output shaft. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 1994.

Source: DVSA recall R/1994/085, launched 29 November 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.