Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 and 2020 Jaguar XE vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V248000
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 and 2020 Jaguar XE vehicles that received a replacement rear rail assembly as part of a service repair. Missing spot welds may weaken the structural strength of the rear rail assembly.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V248000
| Manufacturer: | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 08, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V248000 |
| Units affected: | 3 |
- Description:
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 and 2020 Jaguar XE vehicles that received a replacement rear rail assembly as part of a service repair. Missing spot welds may weaken the structural strength of the rear rail assembly.
- Consequeces:
- The weakened rear rail assembly may allow the rear bumper beam to detach when the vehicle is being towed or the tow-bar assembly to detach when towing a trailer. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rail assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H349.
- 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.