Recall - Fuel Cap Seal Replacement: Overview

S310-S515

S-TYPE

DATE
11/04

MODEL
2005 MY
S-TYPE

VIN
Refer to VIN list

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Durability -
Revised Seal Ring -
Service Action S515

Issue:
A concern has been identified on a small number of 2005 MY S-TYPE vehicles. The fuel tank filler cap seal is soft and does not provide an adequate or durable seal, resulting in fuel vapor escaping and illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel.

As a result, the fuel filler cap seal must be replaced with an improved seal.

A number of vehicles have been repaired at the Port of Entry facility. This Service Action affects vehicles that are outside of the control of the Port of Entry facilities and any sold vehicles that have not yet been repaired.

Action:





Perform this repair on the following 2005 S-TYPE vehicles:

At the time of confirming a booking for vehicle repair, please ensure that any outstanding Field Service Actions are identified to ensure the correct parts are available and adequate workshop time is allocated for repairs to be completed at one visit.

PROCEDURE

1. Open fuel filler flap.

2. Unscrew fuel filler cap.

3. Remove seal using a suitable pick.





4. Install fuel filler cap seal. make sure that the seal is fully seated and that the seal is not twisted.





Parts Information:

Warranty Information:

Warranty claims should be submitted quoting program code S515 together with the applicable option code from the table.

The options that include the drive in/drive out allowance can only be claimed if the vehicle is brought back into the workshop for this action alone to be undertaken.





Service Action S515

NOTE:
Always perform a DDW claim search first to determine whether this service action has been performed on this vehicle. The "Review Claim History" function will provide a listing of all claims against the vehicle. If this service action number appears in the program code field, do not perform this service action.





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