J065 – (NHTSA # 16V-229): DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE – 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 Jaguar XF

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V229
Component(s): AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

 

SUMMARY:

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 XF vehicles manufactured February 6, 2008 to October 20, 2014.

In the affected vehicles, the driver frontal air bags may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage deployment, resulting in the second stage deploying improperly in certain crashes.

 

CONSEQUENCE:

An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.

 

REMEDY:

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge.

The recall began on May 5, 2016.

Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.

Jaguar’s number for this recall is J065.

 

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.

 

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