The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V090000·Announced 2018-02-02

Jaguar Recalls 2018 Models for Fuel Rail Leak Fire Risk

Jaguar is recalling 2018 XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE, and F-TYPE vehicles because fuel rail end caps may leak, increasing the risk of a 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 fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage report criterion under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE, and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The recall involves approximately 10,073 vehicles.

The fuel rail end caps on these vehicles may leak, which can result in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JAGUAR E-PACE, F-TYPE, XF, F-PACE
Brand
JAGUAR
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
10,073

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 (5)

  • E-PACE
  • F-TYPE
  • XF
  • F-PACE
  • XE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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