A recall notice has been  issued for  Jaguar Land Rover Australia — Range Rover L322

The recall notice states that as  the  Airbag inflator gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

The notice further states In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could possibly shoot out, straight through the airbag cushion material towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

To find out if your vehicle is affected and for further information,Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Jaguar Land Rover dealership or Jaguar Land Rover head office directly via the website at https://www.landrover.com.au/ownership/contact-us/index.html (link is external) to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.

Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Jaguar Land Rover's VIN look-up tool
https://www.landrover.com.au/ownership/vin-recall.html or contact 1800 312 828, or contact their preferred dealer.