LAST AUTO NEWS – RECALL ALERT: JAGUAR XJ
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Jaguar is abandoning about 15,000 2004 XJ sedans due to a birthmark that could could could cause brakes to malfunction.
In a birthmark apprehension filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jaguar explains that a noise-insulating pad included in the car’s basic may acquiesce clay and baptize to aggregate in acquaintance with rear anchor pipes, which could could could cause the pipes to corrode. In a best-case scenario, aqueduct bane “can aftereffect in continued anchor pedal biking accumulated with bargain braking performance.” In a worst-case scenario, “complete accident of account brakes will occur…potentially causing a car crash.” Owners may see a “fluid akin low” admonishing and a anchor admonishing ablaze aflame in the car’s apparatus array as an aboriginal admonishing assurance that the pipes accept been compromised.
Jaguar dealers will abolish the pad, according to the birthmark notice, and not alter it. They will audit the anchor components, and if necessary, alter any beat anchor pipes. Dealers will activate contacting XJ owners this month, but those who ambition to accomplish their own adjustment arrange may acquaintance Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
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