Recall 06V418000: Fuel Tank replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Jaguar/S-Type 2005

MANUFACTURER: Jaguar Cars Ltd.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V418000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 23, 2006

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 13655

SUMMARY:
Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM), Jet Pump Module (JPM), and/or Cluster Valve (CV) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. this may result in illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), or a fuel odor.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the amount of fuel is above the FDM, JPM, or CV apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during the week of December 4, 2006. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

NOTES:
Jaguar recall No. R176. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.