2010 Jaguar Xj | 2011 Jaguar Xj — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Published November 19, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V578000, published November 19, 2010 and initiated November 12, 2010. Recalling firm: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC; 2010 Jaguar Xj | 2011 Jaguar Xj — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer.
What's the hazard
JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER ARM SYNCHRONIZATION AND A CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL ENSURE THE WIPER ARMS ARE FITTED SECURELY ONTO THE SPINDLE AND THE SECURING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-637-6837.
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Recall details
- Brand
- JAGUAR
- Model
- XJ
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2010 JAGUAR XJ | 2011 JAGUAR XJ
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Jaguar Xj | 2011 Jaguar Xj — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V578000 on November 19, 2010. Reported hazard: JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XJ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 28, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2010. THE FRONT WIPER ARMS TO SPINDLE FIXINGS WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION DURING MANUFACTURING. AS A RESULT, THE SECURING NUTS COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER ARM SYNCHRONIZATION AND A CLASH OF THE WIPER ARMS.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL ENSURE THE WIPER ARMS ARE FITTED SECURELY ONTO THE SPINDLE AND THE SECURING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-637-6837.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JAGUAR. Model: XJ.