2010 Jaguar XF Recalled for Fuel Starvation Leading to Possible Engine Cutout

WASHINGTON — Jaguar is recalling 2,131 of its 2010 XF vehicles because fuel starvation to the engine can cause the engine to stall without warning and could "potentially cause a crash," says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The problem of fuel starvation leading to engine cutout was discovered after six reports of engine cutout on the highway, according to documentation filed with the federal government. Jaguar said there have been no accidents or injuries related to the defect.

"The fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank may be kinked," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "This may restricts [sic] fuel being transferred from one side of the fuel tank to the fuel pump, causing fuel starvation at low fuel levels."

In other documents, Jaguar said the fuel transfer pipe may be kinked or the fuel transfer pipe may be over-inserted into the in-tank fuel delivery module during fuel tank assembly. "This may cause the vehicle to experience fuel starvation whilst indicating the presence of approximately 1/4th of a tank of fuel on the fuel gauge," it said. "Fuel starvation to the engine leads to engine stumble followed by engine cutout with minimal warning and could potentially cause a crash. Once the engine has cutout, the vehicle will not restart until it has been refueled."

Jaguar dealers will repair the fuel tank assembly for free. The recall is expected to begin on November 30. Owners can contact Jaguar at (800) 452-4827.

Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned XF, have it checked out with your dealer ASAP. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent