Jaguar F-Type 2017 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Jaguar recalls 2017 F-Type vehicles with faulty seatbelt pretensioners that may not restrain occupants properly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seatbelts inspected and replaced free by dealers starting February 20, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Jaguar is recalling 2017 F-Type vehicles with potentially defective front seatbelt pretensioners that could fail during crashes, risking injury. Owners must have seatbelts inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost starting February 20, 2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226069-jaguar-f-type-2017-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226069-jaguar-f-type-2017-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V940000
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“Jaguar F-Type 2017 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226069-jaguar-f-type-2017-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #16V940000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V940000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners malfunction during a crash, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained. This increases the risk of injury or death due to uncontrolled movement in the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Jaguar F-Type vehicles manufactured between July 14, 2016 and December 16, 2016 are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk during crashes if seatbelts fail to properly restrain them.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Jaguar F-Type models produced between July 14, 2016 and December 16, 2016. The recall covers specific production dates for these vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Jaguar Customer Service
Call 1-800-452-4827 to schedule a seatbelt inspection and replacement if needed.
Have Seat Belts Inspected
Dealers will inspect front seat belt assemblies and replace them free of charge if necessary.
February 20, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J081.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V940000 (December 28, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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