Vehicles Affected: Approximately 8,200 model-year 2017 Jaguar XE luxury sports sedans manufactured between July 12 and Dec. 2, 2016, and F-Type sports cars manufactured between July 14 and Dec. 16, 2016
The Problem: The front-seat seat belt pretensioners may not function properly, resulting in the seat occupant being inadequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect the front-seat belt assemblies and replace them, as necessary, for free.
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