NHTSA Campaign 10V581000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Issued by JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC · Reported Nov 12, 2010 · 2,956 vehicles affected

What's wrong

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 LR2 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 12, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2010. THE SHORTING BAR IN THE CLOCK SPRING MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR IS INSTALLED.

Consequence

THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER INTO THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 800-637-6837.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LAND ROVER LR2 2010 2,956
LAND ROVER LR2 2011 2,956

Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V581000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.