Jaguar XJ8 Recall R/2003/113: Power Steering Pipe May Chafe On Alternator Terminals, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 16,303
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/113
- DVSA reference
Jaguar recalled XJ8 vehicles built between 1 October 1997 and 30 June 2000. The power steering rack to oil cooler pipe may chafe on the alternator cable terminal. The dealer will check the proximity of the power steering pipe to the alternator terminal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power steering rack to oil cooler pipe may chafe on the alternator cable terminal. This could cause an electrical short circuit and risk of fire in the facia trim above the driver's footwell also an oil leak and loss of power assistance to the steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING PIPE MAY CHAFE ON ALTERNATOR TERMINALS Defect: The power steering rack to oil cooler pipe may chafe on the alternator cable terminal. This could cause an electrical short circuit and risk of fire in the facia trim above the driver's footwell also an oil leak and loss of power assistance to the steering. Remedy: Check the proximity of the power steering pipe to the alternator terminal. Cable tie the oil pipe clear of the alternator where appropriate replace any damaged pipes and alternator components. Fit a new alternator where found necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an electrical short circuit and risk of fire in the facia trim above the driver's footwell also an oil leak and loss of power assistance to the steering.
The Fix
The dealer will check the proximity of the power steering pipe to the alternator terminal.
Are You Affected?
XJ8 built between 1 October 1997 and 30 June 2000 may be included. Jaguar estimates 16,303 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/2003/113. 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?.
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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2003/001 on 5 Mar 2003, for indicator tell tale may not show a fault when external indicators fail. The one launched after it was R/2004/003 on 2 Mar 2004, for auto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/113, launched 27 August 2003. 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.