Jaguar E-Pace Recall R/2021/169: The Emergency Locking Retractor In The Front Right Hand Side Seat Belt Assembly May Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 May 2021
- Launched
- 191
- vehicles in the UK
- H344
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jaguar recalled E-Pace vehicles built between 23 February 2021 and 2 March 2021. The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) in the front right hand side seat belt assembly may not function correctly. The dealer will inspect the seat belt assembly and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) in the front right hand side seat belt assembly may not function correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR IN THE FRONT RIGHT HAND SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Defect: The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) in the front right hand side seat belt assembly may not function correctly. Remedy: Inspect the seat belt assembly and replace if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the emergency locking retractor in the front right hand side seat belt assembly may not function correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the seat belt assembly and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
E-Pace built between 23 February 2021 and 2 March 2021 may be included. Jaguar estimates 191 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 H344 or the DVSA reference R/2021/169. 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/2021/136 on 21 Apr 2021, for the rear rail assembly may not have the specified structural strength. The one launched after it was R/2021/230 on 25 Jun 2021, for the rubberised fuel return hose assembly may have been incorrectly manufactured. You can also see every Jaguar recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/169, launched 18 May 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.