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Recall 16V-229

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recalled the 2009 to 2015 Jaguar XF: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-229
Reported
April 20, 2016
Vehicles affected
5 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed]. Jaguar's number for this recall is J065.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles