EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Jaguar “XF” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1544/16
Summary
null There is insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the vehicle under shield body, leading to a chafe condition. As a result, fuel might leak and in the presence of an ignition source lead to a fire. In addition, fuel leakage during vehicle use could cause the engine to cut out with minimal warning, potentially causing a crash.
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Product
Passenger car — Jaguar
- Brand
- Jaguar
- Name / model
- XF · E11*2001/116*0323; Model Years 2013 to 2015
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: Specific vehicles built between 01/05/2013 and 15/06/2015.
What is the risk?
- null There is insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the vehicle under shield body, leading to a chafe condition. As a result, fuel might leak and in the presence of an ignition source lead to a fire. In addition, fuel leakage during vehicle use could cause the engine to cut out with minimal warning, potentially causing a crash.
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: 27/10/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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