Jaguar Recalls Every F-Type to Fix Airbags
Every Jaguar F-Type sports car ever built is being recalled.
The British automaker has announced a recall for all of them because of a possible airbag issue due to a faulty connection between the seat belt tensioner sensor and the occupant classification sensor control module. According to Jaguar, that connection may not have been properly wired and as a result the incorrect data could be sent to the restraint control module, which determines whether the front passenger airbag should deploy.
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In other words, the F-Type may have its front passenger airbag active even if a child safety seat has been buckled into the spot. The recall affects a total of 7,079 units and Jaguar has received three complaints of faulty warning lights. No injuries related to this issue have been acknowledged and the repair process will begin January 5, 2015.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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It's a shame. They sure look like nice airbags.