The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V940000·Announced 2016-12-28

Jaguar Recalls 2017 F-Type and XE for Seatbelt Pretensioner Defect

Jaguar is recalling 2017 F-Type and XE vehicles because front seatbelt pretensioners may not function properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.

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 safety-critical component (seatbelt pretensioners) that may fail to restrain occupants in a crash, increasing injury risk. Per the rubric, this is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, corresponding to a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar F-Type and XE vehicles. The recall covers F-Type vehicles manufactured between July 14, 2016, and December 16, 2016, and XE vehicles manufactured between July 12, 2016, and December 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.

If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR F-TYPE
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Safety Restraint
Hazard
Affected units
2,394

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)

  • F-TYPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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