A MAJOR British car brand has recalled more than 16,000 vehicles in the UK due to a battery fire risk.
Brits who drive an I-PACE were reportedly urged to “visit an authorised repairer” to prevent the risk of thermal overload.
A spokesperson for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) told The Sun: “JLR is voluntarily recalling certain Jaguar I-PACE vehicles equipped with traction battery packs manufactured up to the end of the 2021 model year.
“Affected clients will be contacted and asked to visit a JLR authorised repairer, who will carry out an inspection and cost-free software update to address an elevated safety risk.”
According to The Independent, the company urged people to park away from buildings and charge their cars outside until they get an interim repair.
The carmaker wrote in a note to customers: “A vehicle thermal overload condition, such as fire or smoke, can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.”
Kim Armstrong, a fire safety engineer, says “he won’t let his grandchildren in his car over concerns for their safety.”
He added: “I’m driving around in a vehicle that is at risk of fire, danger to me, danger to others, and with possible structural defects.
“Because of my job, I understand the balance of risk. I don’t put my grandchildren in the car.
“I’m sceptical about charging it at work, because it’s an underground car park.”
In 2023, 6,000 I-PACE vehicles were recalled in the U.S. due to the risk of overheating and catching fire.
How to check if your I-PACE has been recalled
- If you own a JLR I-PACE model dated up to 2021, and haven’t received a recall notice yet, you may want to check directly here.
- In order to check if you’ve been affected, you’ll need to find your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- Jaguar states: “Your VIN can be found on a plate which is visible through the windshield..”
- “It is usually located at the base of the windshield on the left hand side or on the certification label in the driver door opening. If you cannot locate it here, please contact your local Jaguar Retailer.”
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