2016–2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V941000
- Reported
- December 29, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
- Part
- Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
- Vehicles affected
- About 550
What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Land Rover Range Rover (2016); Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2017); Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2016). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.