NHTSA Campaign Id 06V467000; Date: Dec. 7, 2006
The tanks were manufactured with processes that vary significantly from regular production. The durability of these prototype fuel tanks has not been validated and is unknown.
Recalled Vehicles:2007 Jaguar S-type
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars Ltd
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:Certain passenger vehicles were inadvertently released after being assembled with prototype fuel tanks that were produced for test purposes only.
How to Fix:These vehicles have not been released to customers and are located at dealer lots . The fuel tank will be replaced.
Recall Notes:Jaguar recall no. R177. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 13, 2006
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