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NHTSA Recall 04V136000: Air bags: frontal

JAGUAR CARS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,142 vehicles. It affects 2004 Jaguar XJ.

1,142
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (May 14)
NHTSA campaign04V136000
Manufacturer campaignR719
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL
Report receivedMarch 18, 2004
Owner notificationMay 14, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger air bag trim components have a poor aperture edge.

Safety risk

Should the air bag deploy, it could be cut, causing it to not inflate properly, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag aperture and, where necessary, remove any sharp, serrated edges. The recall began on may 14, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Notes

Jaguar recall no. R719.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V136000

Make and modelModel years
Jaguar XJ2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.