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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V038📅 Jan 27, 2015

2012–2015 Jaguar XK recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles manufactured March 4, 2011, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front side lamps (parking lamps) may turn off after approximately 5 minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

💥 The risk

If the parking lamps turn off, the vehicle will have reduced conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update software that controls the front side lamps, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J049.

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
15V038000
Manufacturer recall #
J049
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
4,787
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-800-452-4827
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 5, 2015
Built
Mar 4, 2011 – Mar 20, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 15V038 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 15V038?

2012–2015 Jaguar XK. 4,787 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-452-4827.