Jaguar Land Rover to Recall Up to 104,000 Cars on Braking Issue

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover, has issued a recall for as many as 104,000 cars for issues that could lead to faulty braking and lighting. The largest portion of vehicles called back is the 74,648 Range Rover models built from April 15, 2005 to September 4, 2012.

The company will replace front brake hoses, which could rupture and slow braking speed, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall for these cars is expected to begin from March 13. Another 24,679 cars will be recalled due to similar braking concerns, built from August 16, 2012 to January 8, 2014, and sport models made from May 7, 2013 to January 8, 2014.

Then there are 4,787 Jaguar XK models built from March 4, 2011 to March 20, 2014 that need updated software for their parking lamps. The company has said that it won't charge owners for the fixes, and it will mail notification letters before March 13. So far, the recall only affects the North American market.