Jaguar Diesel X-Type Recall

Errors have beeen detected in the series' cruise control software
 
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  • Updated:29 Aug 2011
 

01.Jaguar Diesel X Type Recall

Product description

Diesel X-Type from 2006 model year to 2010 model year.

Identifying features

VIN range: E65409 to J63579
Campaign number: J024
Target number: 130

What are the hazards?

Vehicle speed cannot be reduced through the activation of the cruise control speed adjustment wheel. Turning the ignition off will cancel the cruise control function.

What are the defects?

Should an error with certain interfacing systems be detected, the cruise control system will be disabled and an error message displayed to the driver on the instrument cluster. Should one of these error states occur whilst the cruise control is engaged, it is not possible to cancel cruise control using the cruise control cancel button, brake pedal operation or change of gear.

Where the product was sold

Nationally through Jaguar Australia

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by letter. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Jaguar dealership for an update to the engine management controller software.

 

Information sourced from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Product safety recalls

 
 

 
 

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