The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V009000·Announced 2018-01-08

Jaguar Recalls 2009-2013 XF Models for Air Bag Inflator Defect

Jaguar is recalling 2009-2013 XF vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflators may explode during a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the inflator explosion may result in 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or death reports.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2009, 2010, and 2013 Jaguar XF vehicles. The recall affects 8,925 vehicles originally sold or registered in specific U.S. states and territories, categorized into three geographic zones based on model year and location. The vehicles are equipped with certain front passenger air bag inflators that may have been assembled as original or replacement equipment.

The defect involves propellant degradation in the air bag inflators caused by long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the front passenger air bag, these inflators may explode. This explosion can result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.

Jaguar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners can contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 for more information. Jaguar's internal number for this recall is J071. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR XF
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
8,925

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)

  • XF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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