Beijing, May 21 (IANS): Jaguar Cars Ltd., a British luxury car manufacturer, would recall 1,552 cars sold in China due to steering flaws, quality control authorities said.
The recall - starting June 6 - involves 1,550 XF automobiles manufactured between September 2009 and March 2010, and two XK cars produced between August 2009 and March 2010, Xinhua reported citing a statement from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.
The antiseptic plating of the steering power oil pipe was below design standards and the pipes might be corroded, resulting in possible steering problems or even over-heating, the statement said.
Jaguar Land Rover Auto Trade (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. will notify consumers that they are entitled to free checks and repairs, it said.
A hotline has also been opened to customers for consultation.