Jaguar XJ Recall R/2010/207: Wiper Arm Could Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 9 Feb 2011
- Launched
- 2,319
- vehicles in the UK
- J019
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled XJ vehicles built between 1 July 2009 and 30 November 2010. The wiper arm spindle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently which could lead to clashing of the arms and possible detachment. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the tightness of the windscreen wiper spindle fixings and where necessary tighten to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiper arm spindle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently which could lead to clashing of the arms and possible detachment. Should this condition occur the wipers will not fully clear the windscreen.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPER ARM COULD DETACH Defect: The wiper arm spindle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently which could lead to clashing of the arms and possible detachment. Should this condition occur the wipers will not fully clear the windscreen. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the tightness of the windscreen wiper spindle fixings and where necessary tighten to specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to clashing of the arms and possible detachment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the tightness of the windscreen wiper spindle fixings and where necessary tighten to specification.
Are You Affected?
XJ built between 1 July 2009 and 30 November 2010 may be included. Jaguar estimates 2,319 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 J019 or the DVSA reference R/2010/207. 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/2010/103 on 23 Aug 2010, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2011/025 on 10 Jun 2011, for power assistance may be lost: fire risk. You can also see every Jaguar recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/207, launched 9 February 2011. 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.