Recall 16V229000: 2009–2015 Jaguar XF
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 20, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Jaguar XF
- 2011 Jaguar XF
- 2012 Jaguar XF
- 2015 Jaguar XF
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V229000
- Manufacturer campaign
- J065
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- May 5, 2016
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology