The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V521000·Announced 2012-10-26

Jaguar Recalls 2010-2012 XF Vehicles for Fuel Tank Flange Defect

Jaguar is recalling 2010-2012 XF vehicles with 5.0L engines because a fuel tank flange may crack, causing fuel leaks and potential fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank flange) that poses a risk of vehicle fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jaguar XF vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The recall involves 4,195 vehicles in the United States.

The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that can crack. This crack may result in fuel leaking onto the ground. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with an ignition source, it may cause a vehicle fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR XF
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
4,195

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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