Jaguar XF recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 20, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jaguar Cars, Ltd. recalls 2009–2015 Jaguar XF

Recall number

16V229000

Brand / firm

Jaguar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.