Recall 15V037 covers 1,346 2015 Jaguar Xj vehicles with incorrect occupant-sensor instructions in the owner's manual. Jaguar supplies the handbook supplement free.
Jaguar is recalling 1,346 2015 Xj vehicles because the owner's manual gives the wrong description of the Occupant Sensor System and does not match the Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp. That mismatch can leave occupants misunderstanding how the air bag works in a crash; Jaguar dealers will complete the free recall remedy.
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What's wrong?
The occupant sensor system in the 2015 Jaguar Xj reads the front passenger seat and helps the vehicle decide the passenger air bag status. The air bag status indicator lamp is the dashboard light that tells the driver whether that passenger air bag is on or off. Owners need the manual to describe that lamp accurately, because the light is the main way to confirm what the system is reporting.
On affected Jaguar Xj vehicles, the owner's handbook gives the wrong description of how the air bag status indicator lamp works. The actual lamp behavior does not match the handbook text. That mismatch means an owner can misunderstand what the lamp means when the passenger seat is empty, occupied by a child restraint, or occupied by a low weight passenger.
There is no warning sign before failure because this recall is about incorrect handbook instructions, not a broken sensor or lamp. The clue is the handbook itself: the printed explanation does not match the vehicle's actual indicator behavior.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Jaguar Xj | air bag system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1,346 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Jaguar Xj sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incomplete air bag instructions increase the risk of personal injury in a crash if the occupant misunderstands how the system works. Ask the dealer for the Jaguar owner's handbook supplement and keep it with the vehicle documents. Repair is free at any franchised Jaguar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Jaguar Xj is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jaguar dealer to get the free owner's-handbook supplement for the Occupant Sensor System and air bag indicator instructions.
- Bring the recall notice if Jaguar sent one. If not, reference recall number 15V037 when you contact the dealer.
- Review the supplement before carrying passengers so the air bag status indicator instructions match the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, Jaguar provides the handbook supplement that corrects the Occupant Sensor System description in the owner's manual so it matches the actual air bag status indicator. There is no parts replacement for this recall; the remedy is the corrected owner information, supplied free of charge. Jaguar has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented out-of-pocket costs tied to this recall. If you already paid for related owner-manual correction work, bring the paperwork to the service desk and ask how Jaguar handles the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 27, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| January 29, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 2, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 13, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V037?
Recall 15V037 covers 1,346 2015 Jaguar Xj vehicles with an owner's manual that describes the Occupant Sensor System incorrectly. The manual does not match the actual Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp, so Jaguar supplies a free handbook supplement.
What should I do if my 2015 Jaguar Xj is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V037. If it is, contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 or a franchised Jaguar dealer and ask for recall J050. Jaguar supplies the owner's handbook supplement for free.
Does the recall remedy cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For this recall, Jaguar supplies the corrected owner's handbook supplement free of charge, so you do not pay for the manual update.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is misunderstanding how the Occupant Sensor System and air bag status lamp work. If an occupant does not understand the air bag information correctly, that person faces an increased risk of personal injury in a crash.
What if I bought the Jaguar Xj used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then contact Jaguar customer service or a franchised Jaguar dealer with recall number 15V037 and Jaguar recall number J050.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V037000 |
|---|---|
| Jaguar customer service | 1-800-452-4827 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V037 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V037000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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