Electrical short or loss of power assist steering
Defect Summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (jaguar) is recalling certain 2015 f-type vehicles manufactured august 25, 2014, to september 12, 2014, 2015 xf vehicles manufactured september 3, 2014, to september 12, 2014, and 2015 xj vehicles manufactured august 21, 2014, to september 11, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the front end accessory drive (fead) belt, power assisted steering (pas) pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach.
Safety Consequence
If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. if the fead belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Jaguar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the affected engine mounted components for the proper threading and torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2014. owners may contact jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. jaguar's number for this recall is j044.
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FAQ: Recall 14V673000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V673000?
NHTSA recall 14V673000 was issued by Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc on October 27, 2014. It addresses: Electrical short or loss of power assist steering. The recall affects approximately 272 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V673000 or the manufacturer campaign number J044. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.