Jaguar F Type: Seat Belt Pretensioner May Not Deploy
Recall Summary Jaguar is recalling approximately 9,470 F-Type and XE vehicles because the seat belt pretensioner may not deploy properly in a crash due to a manufacturing issue with the initiator component. The defect was identified by the pretensioner manufacturer and affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. Jaguar will inspect the pretensioners and replace them if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- JAGUAR
- Product
- Vehicles: JAGUAR F TYPE, JAGUAR XE. Units affected: 9,470
- Reason
- It has been identified by the seat belt Pre-Tensioner manufacturer that the pre-tensioner initiator generant mix ratio does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none activation of the pre-tensioner. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tentioner and if required replace it with a new quality assured component.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-12-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/06040fc2-1313-4148-ba79-34a9258e1931