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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V161📅 May 18, 2009

2007–2009 Jaguar XK recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Jaguar is recalling 112 my 2007-2009 XK vehicles fitted with run flat tires for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.138, "tire pressure monitoring system, (TPMS)." the TPMS warnings were turned off. If the TPMS electronic control unit were to send a signal to the instrument cluster to display a TPMS warning telltale, the light would not illuminate nor would the supplementary warning text on the instrument cluster message center be displayed.

💥 The risk

Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with FMVSS 138 and could lead to tire failure and a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will update the car configuration file settings to enable the instrument cluster to flag the warning symbols as required by FMVSS 138 and associated test in the instrument cluster message center. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 8, 2009. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V161000
Manufacturer recall #
J013
Manufacturer
JAGUAR CARS LTD
Vehicles affected
112
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 8, 2009
Built
Sep 18, 2007 – Mar 31, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Jaguar recall no. J013.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V161 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V161?

2007–2009 Jaguar XK. 112 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jaguar dealer to book the free repair.