NHTSA Recall 16V940000: Pretensioner (seat belts)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,394 vehicles. It affects 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V940000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J081 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER |
| Report received | December 28, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar XE vehicles manufactured July 12, 2016, to December 2, 2016, and Jaguar F-Type vehicles manufactured July 14, 2016, to December 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J081.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V940000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jaguar F-TYPE | 2017 |
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.