During its deployment, the passenger airbag may tear due to the facial airbag deployment door panel not being sufficiently weakened. A torn airbag may reduce the occupant protection, increase risk of injuries in the event of an accident. Moreover, a torn airbag could release hot gases, causing burns to occupants.
The Jaguar E-Pace vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 27 October 2020 – 21 October 2022.
Jaguar recall code: H491
Affected models: E-Pace
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 19.037
Source: Rapex Alert 35/2024 A12/02472/24