NHTSA recall 12V-521 (12V521000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 26, 2012 - about 4,195 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V521000
- Also written as
- 12V-521
- Manufacturer number
- J027
- Reported
- October 26, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,195
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-521 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.