NHTSA 12V521000 United States
Jaguar XF recall: Fuel System, Gasoline
Official safety recall 12V521000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V521000
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline
Report date2012-10-26
ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar XF | 2011 | United States |
| Jaguar XF | 2012 | United States |
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 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 official remedy
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.