Campaign SSM74031 X152 Under body brace corrosion

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Seacourt

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Hi,

Spotted this whilst looking at Topix today.

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Can anyone tell me what this campaign is all about? I've tried google but no joy..

Would be interested as I think I have this issue.

Thanks

Seacourt.
 
Quite a few topics on the rusty cross brace that affects some.

https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1307&hilit=Corrotion
 
Thanks PhilB,

I am aware of this issue, but wanted to know specifically what this campaign bulletin says about this.

Does anyone know?

Thanks

Seacourt
 
It was mentioned recently but we need someone with full Topix access to give the details on it.
 
I have had mine replaced by Jaguar, albeit after many many months of constantly pushing them for action.

Details of the content of SSM74031 as follows:-

Issue: A customer may complain of corrosion appearing on the Under-body braces.

Cause: Insufficient Zinc-Nickel plating on current components.

New spec parts include a Zinc-Nickel plated layer between paint protection and the metal substrate which provides a greater level of corrosion protection for exposed Under Body steel components, including protection against stone chipping and other environmental impacts due to Zinc-Nickel hardness properties.

Action: If any of the Rear Under body braces are exhibiting red rust corrosion, replace them with the new part number as listed below, and submit an EPQR with photo’s attached of the concern and quoting this SSM.

It is interesting when it talks about "Insufficient Zinc-Nickel plating" given the rust on mine it would appear that the ZN plating on my original parts was none existent.
 
I'm so far....... rust free!
Perhaps I have newer part already.....?

Will be mentioning at 2nd service in May after the winter anyway.
 
My dealer said it was surface rust and nothing to worry about. This may have been before this TSB was released.
Some questions that maybe we can get answered

- do you know the date the TSB was issued
- does apply to all vin number or limited range?
- what is the definition of “red rust”?

Kev
 
I don't know the exact date the SSM was issued, the copy I saw had a last modified date of 09-11-2018. Possibly there could be later modifications as I also had the support plates and fixing bolts replaced which were not specifically mentioned in the SS at the time of my fix.
There is no specific mention of vin number, under Models it just states F-TYPE/X152.
 
If anyone can get a copy of the TSB and supply a link to it or copy that would help. Similar to what Tel was able to do with the window glass and seals.
 
JurassicF said:
If anyone can get a copy of the TSB and supply a link to it or copy that would help. Similar to what Tel was able to do with the window glass and seals.
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"Dassalt" has posted the details on page one of this topic.

Dassalt said:
I have had mine replaced by Jaguar, albeit after many many months of constantly pushing them for action.

Details of the content of SSM74031 as follows:-

Issue: A customer may complain of corrosion appearing on the Under-body braces.

Cause: Insufficient Zinc-Nickel plating on current components.

New spec parts include a Zinc-Nickel plated layer between paint protection and the metal substrate which provides a greater level of corrosion protection for exposed Under Body steel components, including protection against stone chipping and other environmental impacts due to Zinc-Nickel hardness properties.

Action: If any of the Rear Under body braces are exhibiting red rust corrosion, replace them with the new part number as listed below, and submit an EPQR with photo’s attached of the concern and quoting this SSM.

It is interesting when it talks about "Insufficient Zinc-Nickel plating" given the rust on mine it would appear that the ZN plating on my original parts was none existent.
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Just adding my tuppence worth to this thread. I spoke to my local dealer about the corrosion on the underside of my 2013 F Type and they suggested that I contact Jaguar Customer Care. Having read a number of articles suggesting that Jaguar were basically putting their head in the sand where this issue is concerned I was pretty much resigned to having to live with the car as it is. To my surprise Jaguar Customer Care could not have been better. That very quickly spoke to the dealer and confirmed that they would replace the required parts as a good will gesture. Car is now booked in for the work to be carried out and should all be done and dusted before xmas.

For what it is worth, the service so far from Jaguar has been absolutely superb, no complaints whatsoever ever.
 
I am being told it appears the bulletin has been removed. They said it probably will be reissued at some point.
 
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