| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJ | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20031101 - 20040131 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V136000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040514 | Date Received by ODI: 20040318 | Date Added to Database: 20040322 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R719 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1142 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TRIM COMPONENTS HAVE A POOR APERTURE EDGE. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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