Vehicle recall 04V460000 · September 17, 2004
2004 Jaguar X-Type
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V460000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2004
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- R955
- Owner notification
- October 1, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,147
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jaguar X-Type (2004): 2004
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