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Daf Trucks

XF

10 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your XF is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Daf Trucks dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

10

Daf Trucks XF · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. WHEN USING ENGINE BRAKE OR THIRD BRAKE IN MOTION BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED

    R/2020/301 · 22 Oct 2020

    22 Oct 2020

    Defect

    When using the engine brake/intarder or third brake in motion the brake lights are not activated

    Remedy

    Vehicle software update to the VECU

    Build window

    Built 23 Oct 2017 – 5 Oct 2020

    ~2,156 vehicles affected

  2. POSSIBLE FAILURE OF FLEXIBLE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO THE FRONT AXLE

    R/2019/399 · 28 Nov 2019

    28 Nov 2019

    Defect

    Possible failure of flexible air brake hose to the front axle.

    Remedy

    Replace affected hoses with an updated component.

    Build window

    Built 1 Sep 2017 – 31 Jan 2019

    ~75 vehicles affected

  3. POSSIBLE INCORRECT WHEEL NUTS FITTED DURING PRODUCTION

    R/2018/201 · 26 Jul 2018

    26 Jul 2018

    Defect

    Incorrect wheel nut fitment

    Remedy

    Replace affected wheel nuts and inspect wheels for damage

    Build window

    Built 6 Apr 2018 – 26 Nov 2018

    ~696 vehicles affected

  4. PROPELLER SHAFT MAY DETACH

    R/2017/285 · 13 Oct 2017

    13 Oct 2017

    Defect

    Due to an error in production the pinion shaft may not be sufficiently hardened and may fail. This may cause loss of drive and the prop shaft may detach at the pinion.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles examine and carry out torque check. Where necessary replace differential.

    Build window

    Built 23 Aug 2017 – 13 Oct 2017

    ~165 vehicles affected

  5. STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED

    R/2015/168 · 10 Jul 2015

    10 Jul 2015

    Defect

    During production the bolt and nut which secures the universal joint to the steering shaft may not have been tightened correctly on production. This may cause irregularities in steering operation.

    Remedy

    Check components and bolt tightness . Replace components where necessary

    Build window

    Built 21 Aug 2013 – 15 Apr 2015

    ~58 vehicles affected

  6. POSSIBLE AIR LEAKS ON BRAKE CIRCUIT

    R/2012/059 · 23 May 2012

    23 May 2012

    Defect

    As part of an ongoing investigation and improvement process there is a requirement to inspect the air piping connections on the hand brake circuit (Circuit 3) for completeness and serviceability.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for inspection of pipework and report finding to manufacturer.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~5,017 vehicles affected

  7. AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION

    R/2010/107 · 14 Jun 2010

    14 Jun 2010

    Defect

    The position of the airbag electronic control unit (ECU) leaves it susceptible to water damage which may cause the airbag to malfunction.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a bracket and reposition the ECU.

    Build window

    Built 1 Feb 2006 – 31 Dec 2009

    ~104 vehicles affected

  8. WHEEL BEARINGS FITTED TO THE SECOND AXLE MAY FAIL

    R/2010/017 · 14 Jan 2010

    14 Jan 2010

    Defect

    It has been identified that a number of repairs have been carried out on the hub seals where the bearings have not been replaced. This may lead to bearing failure.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles to replace the full set of wheel bearings and seals to prevent a possible bearing failure.

    Build window

    Built 1 Sep 2003 – 31 Jul 2009

    ~463 vehicles affected

  9. AXLE MAY DISPLACE

    R/2009/056 · 20 May 2009

    20 May 2009

    Defect

    It has been identified that during production on a number of vehicles the leaf spring of the front axle has been fitted the wrong way round. In the event that the spring should break there would be a reduction of the positional control of the front axle which is afforded by the second leaf eye wrap.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked for correct orientation of the front springs which will be corrected if found not to be in compliance.

    Build window

    Built 1 Mar 2008 – 30 Jun 2008

    ~743 vehicles affected

  10. PARKING BRAKE MAY APPLY INADVERTENTLLY

    R/2006/108 · 21 Jun 2006

    21 Jun 2006

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the clamp ring connecting the brake hose of the parking brake relay valve on the rear axle may have been fitted incorrectly. Should the hose detach the spring parking brake would inadvertently apply.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the position of the clamp ring checked. If found to be incorrect the hose will be cut to the required length and fitted with a new clamp ring and reinforcing sleeve.

    Build window

    Built 1 Sep 2004 – 31 Dec 2004

    ~998 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Daf Trucks dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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