JAGUAR XJ 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V943000

Make Model Year
JAGUAR XJ 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-09 2016-12-29 2016-12-29

Production Dates: 2016-09-12 - 2016-10-26

Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: J080

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.