2004 Jaguar X-type Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V460000
Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS LTD
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R955
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2004
Manufactured End Date: February 27th, 2004
Date of Owner Notification: October 1st, 2004

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
JAGUAR RECALL NO R955.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).