Driver airbag fault sparks Jaguar Land Rover vehicle recall
According to the commission, the connector may develop fretting corrosion over time, increasing resistance in the driver's airbag circuit.
Owners of certain Jaguar Land Rover vehicles are being urged to check whether their vehicles are affected by a new safety recall after a fault was identified that could prevent the driver’s airbag from deploying in a crash.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) said Jaguar Land Rover South Africa has recalled selected 2020 to 2027 model-year Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover vehicles sold nationally after identifying a defect in the driver’s airbag connector.
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According to the commission, the affected vehicles were sold during the following periods:
- Defender: April 2019 to June 2026
- Discovery: July 2020 to June 2026
- Range Rover: September 2020 to June 2026
“The supplier identified a concern with the connector to the driver’s airbag at the clockspring,” the NCC said.
According to the commission, the connector may develop fretting corrosion over time, increasing resistance in the driver’s airbag circuit.
“This may result in the driver’s airbag failing to deploy when required to do so,” the NCC warned.
Owners of affected vehicles have been urged to contact their nearest authorised Jaguar Land Rover dealership to arrange an inspection and any necessary repairs.
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“The remedial work will be carried out at no cost to the consumer,” the commission said.
Series of vehicle recalls
The latest recall follows several vehicle safety alerts issued by the NCC in recent months.
Most recently, the commission announced the recall of 633 Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles after identifying a fault that could cause the windscreen wipers to fail or stop working, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
At the same time, 82 Jeep Grand Cherokee models manufactured between 2021 and 2023 were recalled because an incorrectly installed rear coil spring could detach while the vehicle was in motion.
Earlier this year, the NCC also recalled 920 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL models over a defect involving the upper control arm pinch bolt, which could cause a wheel to tilt outward and increase the risk of a collision.
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The commission separately warned owners of certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL Series vehicles about a fault affecting the driver’s seat belt warning indicator.
Other recent recalls have included:
- 18 Hino 700 Series trucks over fuel pump housing defects that could result in fuel leaks.
- 146 Hino 300 Series vehicles because of a faulty combination meter affecting the speedometer and odometer.
- 337 Hyundai Tucson NX4 N-Line vehicles after a software fault was found that could trigger unintended emergency braking.
The NCC has encouraged motorists who believe their vehicles may be affected by any recall to contact an authorised dealership to confirm whether their vehicle is included and arrange the necessary repairs.
