Jaguar F-Pace Recall R/2017/104: Incorrect Driveshaft May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- H009
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled F-Pace vehicles built between 12 April 2016 and 12 April 2016. A number of vehicles specified with automatic transmissions may have been fitted with the incorrect specification rear driveshaft. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check if the correct driveshaft is fitted. If not already fitted fit the correct driveshaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A number of vehicles specified with automatic transmissions may have been fitted with the incorrect specification rear driveshaft. The incorrect driveshaft length is shorter. The driver may experience underbody noise and/or notice an oil leak. In extreme cases the driveshaft may detach from the differential and as a result the vehicle would lose drive which can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT DRIVESHAFT MAY DETACH Defect: A number of vehicles specified with automatic transmissions may have been fitted with the incorrect specification rear driveshaft. The incorrect driveshaft length is shorter. The driver may experience underbody noise and/or notice an oil leak. In extreme cases the driveshaft may detach from the differential and as a result the vehicle would lose drive which can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check if the correct driveshaft is fitted. If not already fitted fit the correct driveshaft.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check if the correct driveshaft is fitted. If not already fitted fit the correct driveshaft.
Are You Affected?
F-Pace built between 12 April 2016 and 12 April 2016 may be included. Jaguar estimates 1 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 H009 or the DVSA reference R/2017/104. 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/2017/053 on 28 Feb 2017, for inner sill may be cracked. The one launched after it was R/2017/143 on 19 May 2017, for fuel hose may leak. You can also see every Jaguar recall, the Jaguar F-Pace recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/104, launched 12 April 2017. 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.