CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured September 12, 2016, to October 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J080.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain front passenger airbag inflators may have a faulty initiator that can fail to ignite during a crash. If the airbag does not deploy when it should, the front passenger faces a higher risk of injury in a collision of sufficient severity.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the front passenger airbag, and owners will be notified by mail. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. You can also contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 and reference recall J080.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair at an authorized Jaguar dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jaguar XJ | 20162017 |
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