Jaguar XK recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jaguar Cars, Ltd. recalls 2012–2015 Jaguar XK

Recall number

15V038000

Brand / firm

Jaguar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4,787 units

Why it was recalled

If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.