JLR is once more recalling early Jaguar I-Tempo electrical SUVs attributable to a difficulty that would trigger the automobiles’ battery packs to overheat—and asking house owners to park and cost their vehicles exterior and away from constructions till a treatment is applied and for 30 days after.
The recall contains 2,760 automobiles, all from the 2019 mannequin 12 months—the primary for Jaguar’s sole EV. These had been included in earlier recollects that included improved software program to diagnose potential points with the battery pack. However even after this software program was put in, JLR acquired studies of three first involving 2019 I-Tempo EVs—all in 2024.
2019 Jaguar I-Tempo
With battery packs nonetheless overheating after the diagnostic software program was put in, JLR deemed the software program insufficient and is searching for one other resolution. The automaker mentioned an investigation is ongoing, noting that the software program recognized some battery modules as having the traits of a folded anode tab, which might contribute to the danger of overheating.
Within the meantime, sellers will set up up to date battery module management software program limiting capability to 80%, freed from cost. Jaguar plans to mail proprietor notification letters Oct. 18, 2024. Homeowners can name Jaguar customer support at 1-800-452-4827 and point out recall quantity H514 for extra data.
2019 Jaguar I-Tempo
After a broader recall of I-Paces attributable to fireplace danger final 12 months, Jaguar introduced one other small recall earlier this 12 months of simply 258 automobiles—all 2019 fashions. The automaker discovered that these automobiles had a better propensity for brief circuits inside their battery cells, and finally opted to change whole packs.
Jaguar hasn’t redesigned the I-Tempo since its launch, however an replace a couple of years in the past added quicker charging and a snappier interface. A earlier report that Jaguar would abandon the I-Tempo has confirmed correct, because the model has dropped it and most different fashions forward of an alleged rejuvenation that would embody a brand new era of EVs.