Jaguar XF recall: Side curtain airbag may not deploy
- What's wrong
- The electrical harness from the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to side crash sensors has been incorrectly orientated. The RCM signal wire for the right hand C Pillar impact sensor is wired to the left hand C Pillar impact sensor and vice versa. In the event…
- What to do
- Contact a Jaguar dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair the harness to change the wiring at the RCM connector.
What’s wrong
The electrical harness from the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to side crash sensors has been incorrectly orientated. The RCM signal wire for the right hand C Pillar impact sensor is wired to the left hand C Pillar impact sensor and vice versa. In the event of a collision requiring the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) to deploy the curtain airbags they may not deploy or deploy later than design intent which can lead to increased injuries to the rear outboard seat occupant.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair the harness to change the wiring at the RCM connector.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF | 8 Apr 2013 | 26 Aug 2015 | 8,987 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 31 July 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.