Jaguar I-pace recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 9, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Jaguar Cars, Ltd. recalls 2019–2020 Jaguar I-pace

Recall number

19V351000

Brand / firm

Jaguar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,083 units

Why it was recalled

A delay in deceleration, increases the distance needed to stop and the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 I-PACE vehicles. If the electrical regenerative brake system fails, there will be an increased delay between when the driver brakes and when the vehicle decelerates. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

What to do

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the software to reduce the delay, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Jaguar's number for this recall is H213.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.