Vehicle recall R/2003/113

Jaguar XJ recall: Power steering pipe may chafe on alternator terminals

DVSA recall R/2003/113 names the Jaguar XJ. It was launched 27 August 2003. It covers vehicles built 1 October 1997 to 30 June 2000.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/113
Launched: 27 August 2003
Issued by: JAGUAR
Vehicles: 16,303 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The power steering rack to oil cooler pipe may chafe on the alternator cable terminal. This could cause an electrical short circuit and risk of fire in the facia trim above the driver's footwell also an oil leak and loss of power assistance to the steering.

The fix

Check the proximity of the power steering pipe to the alternator terminal. Cable tie the oil pipe clear of the alternator where appropriate replace any damaged pipes and alternator components. Fit a new alternator where found necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jaguar XJ (XJ8)	1 October 1997 to 30 June 2000	16,303

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Other recalls for these models

R/2004/003 Auto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive. 2 March 2004, Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar S-Type
R/2004/039 Air bag may rupture 15 April 2004, Jaguar XJ
R/2004/156 Poor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label 6 October 2004, Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XJ
R/2005/155 The parking function of the automatic transmission may not operate correctly 30 November 2005, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar S-Type
R/2006/016 Roof glass may shatter 3 March 2006, Jaguar XJ
R/2006/217 Brake fluid may leak from brake pipe 1 January 2007, Jaguar XJ

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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