NHTSA Notice: Jaguar recalling certain model year XF vehicles

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November 12, 2012

NHTSA Notice: Jaguar recalling certain model year XF vehicles

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
JAGUAR / XF		2010-2012
Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC		Report Receipt Date: OCT 26, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V521000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,195

Summary:

Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack.

Consequence:

The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy:

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or before, December 7, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Notes:

Jaguar’s campaign recall number is J027. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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