On 28 August 2024, Jaguar Land Rover Ireland Limited announced a voluntary recall of certain Jaguar E-PACE vehicles in the Republic of Ireland.
The recall addresses a passenger airbag defect that may compromise occupant safety in the event of a crash.
Affected Vehicles
- Model: Jaguar E-PACE
- Market: Republic of Ireland
- Production Years: 27 October 2020 – 21 October 2022
- Number of Vehicles Affected in Ireland: 2
Details of the Fault
- The facial airbag deployment door panel was not sufficiently weakened during production.
- During deployment, the passenger airbag may tear.
- A torn airbag may reduce occupant protection.
- Escaping hot gases may also cause burns to occupants.
Risks
- Increased injury risk in a collision due to reduced airbag protection.
- Potential for burn injuries caused by hot gases escaping through a torn airbag.
What Owners Should Do
Jaguar advises affected owners to:
- Check if their vehicle is included in the recall (see below).
- Contact an authorised Jaguar Land Rover service centre to book an inspection.
- Avoid unnecessary journeys until the defect has been repaired.
Repairs, including replacement of the affected airbag module, will be carried out free of charge.
How to Check if Your Car is Affected
- Use the Jaguar Recall Lookup Tool with your VIN.
- Contact Jaguar Land Rover Ireland Customer Service or your nearest Jaguar dealership.
Official Sources
FAQs
Q: How many Jaguar E-PACE vehicles are affected in Ireland?
A: 2 vehicles are included in this recall.
Q: Which production years are impacted?
A: Vehicles manufactured between 27 October 2020 and 21 October 2022.
Q: What is the safety risk?
A: The passenger airbag may tear during deployment, reducing protection and increasing the risk of injury or burns.
Q: What should owners do now?
A: Schedule a recall repair with Jaguar immediately. Repairs are free of charge.
Disclaimer
This article is based on official recall information from Jaguar Land Rover Ireland Limited and the CCPC. It is intended for public safety awareness. Always verify recall details directly with Jaguar before taking further action.
