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Our Quick Take:
Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine are being recalled because a fuel leak can develop in the fuel tank, increasing the chances of a vehicle fire.
What Should You Do?
Jaguar will notify owners of affected vehicles beginning December 7, 2012. If you are experiencing any fuel smell or notice a fuel leak, or you don't receive notification and you feel you should have, please contact your dealer. It’s helpful to have your vehicle identification number (VIN) handy when you call.
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine are being recalled because a fuel leak can develop in the area of the fuel tank due to a cracked flange. This may result in an abnormal fuel smell or in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire. Jaguar dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flange to correct this concern. The Jaguar recall number is J027.
