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HighNHTSA·21V500000·Announced 2021-07-01

Jaguar Recalls 2018 F-Type for Front Passenger Air Bag Defect

Jaguar is recalling one 2018 F-Type vehicle because the instrument panel may interfere with the front passenger air bag, potentially causing it to tear during deployment.

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 (air bag) where a defect could increase the risk of injury during a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling one 2018 Jaguar F-Type vehicle. The recall addresses a defect where a portion of the instrument panel may interfere with the front passenger air bag during deployment. This interference can possibly tear the air bag cushion.

An air bag that tears on deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The owner notification letter was mailed on August 5, 2021.

Owners should contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 or their local dealer. A dealer will replace the instrument panel facia free of charge. Jaguar's number for this recall is H365. Owners may also contact 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 — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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