Jaguar XJ Recall R/2009/047: Under Floor /Rear Cross Member Brake Pipe Corrosion, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2009
- Launched
- 4,487
- vehicles in the UK
- J012
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XJ vehicles built between 15 March 2002 and 19 January 2004. A touch condition can exist between the rear under floor brake pipes rear cross member brake pipe and their unions and a noise vibration harshness pad. The dealer will inspect the subject brake pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A touch condition can exist between the rear under floor brake pipes rear cross member brake pipe and their unions and a noise vibration harshness pad. Where this condition existswater and detritus can collect and be held in contact causing the corrosion protection to abrade. This can lead in time to brake fluid leakage increased brake pedal travel and in some cases reduced or loss of service brake performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNDER FLOOR /REAR CROSS MEMBER BRAKE PIPE CORROSION Defect: It has been identified that a touch condition can exist between the rear under floor brake pipes rear cross member brake pipe and their unions and a noise vibration harshness pad. Where this condition existswater and detritus can collect and be held in contact causing the corrosion protection to abrade. This can lead in time to brake fluid leakage increased brake pedal travel and in some cases reduced or loss of service brake performance. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject brake pipes inspected. Those displaying red rust on the pipes or unions will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the corrosion protection to abrade.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the subject brake pipes.
Are You Affected?
XJ built between 15 March 2002 and 19 January 2004 may be included. Jaguar estimates 4,487 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 campaign code J012 or the DVSA reference R/2009/047. 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/2008/175 on 18 Dec 2008, for instrument cluster warning speaker may not function correctly. The one launched after it was R/2009/090 on 23 Oct 2009, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/047, launched 17 July 2009. 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.