NHTSA recall 04V-460 (04V460000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 17, 2004 - about 1,147 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V460000
- Also written as
- 04V-460
- Manufacturer number
- R955
- Reported
- September 17, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,147
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WHEN REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER CAP TO THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK FILLER NECK, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OVER-TIGHTEN THE CAP INDUCING A POOR SEAL. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLL-OVER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR FUEL TO LEAK PAST THE FUEL FILLER CAP.
Why it is dangerous
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL CAP SEALS AND FIT BETTER QUALITY SEALS ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2004. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-460 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.