Jaguar Xf: Fuel May Leak / Risk Of Fire
Jaguar XF Fuel Leak Recall Summary Jaguar is recalling 149 XF vehicles because the fuel delivery line may have been installed incorrectly, creating insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the vehicle's under shield. This can cause the fuel line to wear through and leak fuel, which drivers may notice by smelling fuel or seeing pooling under the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the clearance and either add retaining clips or replace the damaged fuel line as needed.
- Recalling firm
- JAGUAR
- Product
- Vehicles: JAGUAR XF. Units affected: 149
- Reason
- It has been identified that the fuel delivery line/pipe may not have been installed to the correct specification. This could result in the incorrect tolerance between the fuel line/pipe and the vehicle under shield and the body. This can result in a chaffing condition and fuel leak. This will be highlighted to the driver by either a smell of fuel or pooling of fuel under the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to inspect the clearance between the under shield and the body and carry out remedial work as required which may only be the fitment of additional retaining clips or the...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-11-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bc2cbe9f-45ee-4a35-804f-9e6e8e131654