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HighNHTSA·14V292000·Announced 2014-06-02

Jaguar Recalls 2013 XJ Vehicles Due to Airbag Software Defect

Jaguar is recalling 2013 XJ vehicles because generic software in the Restraints Control Module may prevent the airbag system from operating correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect in the Supplemental Restraint System (airbags) that increases the risk of injury in a crash. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured between May 21, 2012, and July 10, 2012. The recall addresses a defect in the generic software calibration installed on the vehicles' Restraints Control Module (RCM). This software may not meet the specifications required for the proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), meaning the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The defect poses a safety risk because vehicles with the generic software may put occupants at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will upload new software for the Restraints Control Module free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR XJ
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Airbag / Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
70

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XJ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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