Jaguar Xf: Side Curtain Airbag May Not Deploy

Jaguar is recalling 8,987 XF vehicles because the wiring for the side crash sensors is reversed, which could prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying properly in a crash. If the airbags don't deploy or deploy late, passengers sitting in rear outboard seats could be at increased risk of injury. Jaguar will repair the harness wiring at the Restraints Control Module connector to fix the issue.

Recalling firm

JAGUAR

Product

Vehicles: JAGUAR XF. Units affected: 8,987

Reason

The electrical harness from the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to side crash sensors has been incorrectly orientated. The RCM signal wire for the right hand C Pillar impact sensor is wired to the left hand C Pillar impact sensor and vice versa. In the event of a collision requiring the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) to deploy the curtain airbags they may not deploy or deploy later than design intent which can lead to increased injuries to the rear outboard seat occupant. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair the harness to change the wiring at the RCM...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-07-31

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2b2d5111-7d2b-49a7-a73b-c856432875bb