TSB: JAGUAR F-TYPE, XF, XJ, XK (2006–2015)

Bulletin SSM72141 — February 27, 2015

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSSM72141
ManufacturerJAGUAR
ModelsF-TYPE, XF, XJ, XK
Model Years2006–2015
Date IssuedFebruary 27, 2015
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 28, 2017
ComponentSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Vehicles Affected24 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

"ISSUE: A STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY MAY BE EVIDENT DURING THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) ROAD TEST DUE TO TEMPORARY FLAT SPOTS ON THE ROLLING SURFACE OF THE TIRE. CAUSE: TEMPORARY FLAT SPOTS NATURALLY DEVELOP ON THE ROLLING SURFACE OF A

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
JAGUAR F-TYPE 2015 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XF 2015 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XJ 2015 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2015 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XF 2014 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XJ 2014 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2014 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XF 2013 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XJ 2013 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2013 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XF 2012 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XJ 2012 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2012 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XF 2011 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XJ 2011 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2011 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XF 2010 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XJ 2010 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2010 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XF 2009 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2009 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2008 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2007 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
JAGUAR XK 2006 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized JAGUAR dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SSM72141) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.