Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 16V-796 · 2013–2015 Jaguar XF
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 16V-796 covers 5,081 2013–2015 Jaguar XF for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V796000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2.0L GTDi engines. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the under shield and body allowing the fuel lines to chafe, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasions, replacing it as necessary and install additional clips, free of charge. Parts are not yet available and second notice will be sent when parts are available. The recall is expected to begin January 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J077.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 849 vehicles were listed as unreachable.