Jaguar is recalling about 3,800 2009 XF sedans due to an electrical defect that could result in a number of problems. In a defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jaguar explains, “The instrument cluster speaker wires may fracture as a consequence of an overly aggressive tick-tock sound wave form, the volume of which is vehicle speed dependent.” The XF makes the tick-tock sound when its turn signal is engaged – and at high speed, the sound may be loud enough to crack the rubber coating on speaker wires. “In the event of a speaker failure, the following audible notifications will cease to function – directional indicators, seat belt warning, ‘lights on’ warning, driver’s door open with the key in the ignition, driver intervention (adaptive cruise control equipped vehicles) and seat memory.”
Dealers will make a simple software adjustment, free of charge, to fix the problem. Owners should receive a letter in the mail explaining the recall this week.
This is the second time the XF has been recalled since it came on the market just a few months ago.
Read the full article at U.S News & World Report. My take? There was mixed feelings from the automotive press and public when Indian automaker Tata Motors purchased Jaguar from Ford Motor Co. earlier this year. Both automakers were not well-known for high end luxury vehicles. Hopefully this latest recall will be the last as even luxury automakers struggle to secure sales in the worldwide recession.
“code” usually implies software. has the dealership addressed the car’s computer?
Has anyone had a rough starting/no starting problem with their 2009 XF ? It seems to coincide with cold weather. Ours has been in the shop off and on for over 50 days. The techs say they can’t diagnose without a “Code”. They’ve replaced 2 sets of fuel injectors, a fuel pump and a catalytic converter destroyed by the problem starting. Anyone have a clue?