EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Jaguar “XF” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0486/16
Summary
null The fuel outlet flange mounted in the fuel tank can crack and leak fuel vapour or liquid fuel. This could lead to a pool of fuel underneath the rear of the vehicle, which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire.
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Product
Passenger car — Jaguar
- Brand
- Jaguar
- Name / model
- XF
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Vehicles produced from 23/09/2008 to 16/01/2009
What is the risk?
- null The fuel outlet flange mounted in the fuel tank can crack and leak fuel vapour or liquid fuel. This could lead to a pool of fuel underneath the rear of the vehicle, which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/03/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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