NHTSA recall 20V-557 (20V557000)

air bags recall reported September 12, 2020 - about 12 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 20V557000
Also written as: 20V-557
Manufacturer number: H294
Reported: September 12, 2020
Vehicles affected: ~12
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2010-2011 and 2017 XJ vehicles. The Restraint Control Module (RCM) software may cause the frontal air bags to deploy improperly in the event of a frontal impact crash.

Why it is dangerous

Failure of the air bags to deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the RCM software, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is H294.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-557 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jaguar XJ - 2010, 2011, 2017

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.