Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V943000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 16 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V943000
| Manufacturer: | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 29, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V943000 |
| Units affected: | 16 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.