NHTSA recall 04V460000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Jaguar X-Type
Reported Sep 17, 20041,147 vehicles affectedJAGUAR CARS LTDMaker’s number R955Built Jan 1, 2004 – Feb 27, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
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.