Jaguar F Type, XF, XJ Recall R/2014/145: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2014
- Launched
- 2,612
- vehicles in the UK
- J044
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled F Type, XF, XJ vehicles built between 18 August 2014 and 2 October 2014. The positive cable fixing to the alternator may come loose and lead to an elevated risk of fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and torque the front ancillary fixings to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The positive cable fixing to the alternator may come loose and lead to an elevated risk of fire. Additionally there are concerns raised regarding the fixings for the engine mounted belt driven ancillaries. If the fixings fail power assistance to the steering can be lost and more input from the driver will be required to steer the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The positive cable fixing to the alternator may come loose and lead to an elevated risk of fire. Additionally there are concerns raised regarding the fixings for the engine mounted belt driven ancillaries. If the fixings fail power assistance to the steering can be lost and more input from the driver will be required to steer the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and torque the front ancillary fixings to the correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and torque the front ancillary fixings to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
F Type, XF, XJ built between 18 August 2014 and 2 October 2014 may be included. Jaguar estimates 2,612 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.
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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 J044 or the DVSA reference R/2014/145. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| F Type, F-PaceA damaged front seat belt pre tensioner tube may have been installed on the seat belt retractor | Urgent | R/2022/223 | |
| F TypeThe passenger airbag deployment door integrated in the instrument panel facia contains an additional mesh layer | Urgent | R/2021/248 | |
| E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XFThe rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured | Low | R/2021/230 |
This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2014/065 on 29 May 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/090 on 10 Nov 2014, for vehicle may become unstable at high speeds. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/145, launched 27 October 2014. 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.