Jaguar E-Pace Recall R/2021/105: The Right Hand Front Supplementary Restraint Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Will Not Function…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 1,381
- vehicles in the UK
- H342
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled E-Pace vehicles built between 16 June 2020 and 24 February 2021. The right hand front (RHF) (driver,s side) supplementary restraint seatbelt pre-tensioner will not function unless the left hand front seat (LHF) (passenger,s side) is occupied. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-orient the connections to align with the respective seating positions. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right hand front (RHF) (driver,s side) supplementary restraint seatbelt pre-tensioner will not function unless the left hand front seat (LHF) (passenger,s side) is occupied.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RIGHT HAND FRONT SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SEATBELT PRE TENSIONER WILL NOT FUNCTION UNLESS THE LEFT HAND FRONT SEAT IS OCCUPIED Defect: The right hand front (RHF) (driver�s side) supplementary restraint seatbelt pre-tensioner will not function unless the left hand front seat (LHF) (passenger�s side) is occupied. Remedy: Dealers will re-orient the connections to align with the respective seating positions.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the right hand front supplementary restraint seatbelt pre tensioner will not function unless the left hand front seat is occupied.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-orient the connections to align with the respective seating positions.
Are You Affected?
E-Pace built between 16 June 2020 and 24 February 2021 may be included. Jaguar estimates 1,381 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jaguar, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jaguar.
- Book with any franchised Jaguar dealer, quoting the campaign code H342 or the DVSA reference R/2021/105. See how to get a Jaguar recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 104 Jaguar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jaguar recall launched before it was R/2021/026 on 5 Feb 2021, for an incorrect front bumper reinforcement panel has been fitted. The one launched after it was R/2021/136 on 21 Apr 2021, for the rear rail assembly may not have the specified structural strength. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/105, launched 13 April 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.