Fuel system, gasolineRecall 12V-521 · 2010–2012 Jaguar XF
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 12V-521 covers 4,195 2010–2012 Jaguar XF for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V521000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.