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NHTSARecalled 2014-06-02

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Is my product affected?

2013 JAGUAR XJ

  • Brand JAGUAR

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Jaguar is recalling certain 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured between May 21, 2012, and July 10, 2012, because the generic software in the Restraints Control Module may not function properly. This defect could prevent the airbags and other safety restraints from working correctly in a crash, putting occupants at increased risk of injury.

Jaguar will notify owners and dealers will install updated software for the Restraints Control Module at no cost. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278 to arrange this service. The recall began on July 8, 2014, and Jaguar's reference number for this recall is J040.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Vehicles that have the generic software may put the occupants at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What should I do?

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will upload new software for the Restraints Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-855-524-8278. Jaguar's number for this recall is J040.

Details from the source

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013 Jaguar XJ vehicles manufactured May 21, 2012, through July 10, 2012. The generic software calibration installed on the vehicles' Restraints Control Module (RCM) may not meet the specification for proper operation of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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