Recall 16V-941: 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 1 more

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Dec 29, 2016, covering about 550 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-941
Report date
Dec 29, 2016
Vehicles affected
550
Owners notified
Feb 14, 2017

The problem

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.

The 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.

Notes

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V941000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Land Rover Range Rover2016All years
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2017All years
Land Rover Range Rover Sport2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V-941?

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.

How is recall 16V-941 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.