Jaguar XJ: Air bags

Date

June 22, 2017

Filed by

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Vehicles

Jaguar XJ (2010, 2011)

Component

Air Bags

Description of the defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 XJ vehicles. If, while servicing the vehicle, the vehicle does not successfully receive an update to the Restraint Control Module (RCM) software, the default air bag calibration settings may be incorrect.

Potentially affected

4926

What can happen

In the event of a crash, the incorrect calibration may not activate the air bag deployment as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM with the latest software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H034.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 15, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

H034

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V394000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.