Jaguar Land Rover Issues Recall for Electric SUVs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday that Jaguar Land Rover is recalling around 2,300 electric SUVs in the U.S. due to issues with high-voltage batteries overheating, which raises the potential risk of fire.

This recall specifically impacts 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace models from the 2020-2021 series.

NHTSA noted, “As an interim measure, we will update the battery software—either through a dealer or an over-the-air (OTA) update—to limit the charge to 90%,” and added that a permanent solution is in the works.

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According to the recall details, vehicle owners won’t incur any costs for these interim repairs. The report advises that customers can track their vehicle’s charging status via the latest version of the Jaguar Remote app or directly from the vehicle. Once the charge reaches 90%, owners are instructed to unplug the cable to stop charging.

It’s recommended that vehicle owners park their cars outside, away from any buildings, and charge them outdoors when feasible.

The report elaborates, “The vehicle may experience thermal overload in the high-voltage traction battery pack, potentially resulting in smoke or ignition.” The investigation is still ongoing.

Findings revealed that battery cells produced at the LG Energy Solutions facility in Poland had “folded anode tabs,” which could lead to short circuits.

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Additionally, “Modules identified by the relief software as having features of folded anode tabs that could contribute to the risk of thermal overload are undergoing further inspection by the supplier,” the report states.

Notices for affected owners are expected to be mailed out starting April 3rd.