Recall - Fuel Transfer Tube Modification: Overview
No: J016Issue: 2
Date: 04 NOV 2009
ISSUE '2' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH GRAY BACKGROUND AND/OR ASTERISKS.
SECTION: 310
SAFETY RECALL: Fuel Transfer Tube
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
XF (X250) 4.2L V8 Only VIN: R46314 - R63008
Model Year: 2010
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
It is possible that the fuel transfer tube in the fuel tank assembly is kinked or the fuel transfer tube has been over-inserted into the in-tank fuel delivery module during fuel tank assembly. This may cause the vehicle to experience fuel starvation while indicating the presence of approximately one-quarter 1/4) of a tank of fuel on the fuel gauge.
This kink in the fuel transfer tube or incorrect assembly of the fuel transfer tube into the fuel delivery module restricts fuel being transferred from one side of the fuel tank to the fuel pump causing fuel starvation at low fuel levels. Fuel starvation to the engine leads to engine stumble followed by engine cut-out with minimal warning and could potentially cause a crash.
When the vehicle speed drops below the torque converter speed lock-up threshold, i.e.; the point at which the rear wheels disengage from the engine, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) and Brake Vacuum Reservoir replenishments will be lost; however, the mechanical steering will remain functional with some increase in steering effort and the braking system will remain functional with some increase in brake pedal effort.
Once the engine has cut out the vehicle will not restart until it has been refueled.
CAUTION:
Ensure vehicle has less than three-quarters (3/4) of a tank of fuel before beginning the Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
Affected vehicles must be repaired in conjunction with Service Action K050.
Action:
Dealers are required to update the affected vehicles within their control and withhold them from retail delivery pending completion of the rework action. Refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to repair the fuel tank transfer tube.
For Recall notification details, refer to Service Bulletins 7-62CAN and 7-62USA.
PARTS:
NOTE:
Due to the current limited stock of the flange seals, Dealers were automatically shipped an initial allocation of flange O-ring seals 29 October 2009. These seals should be used to repair urgent customer vehicle concerns and secondarily to support the repair and sale of affected new vehicles prior to delivery. Additional parts will be available to order early-November. The part number will initially be an 'SA' Service Action Block and dealers should order reasonable quantities only. Please contact the Unipart DOC team to have orders released.
C2Z 7361..................Flange O-ring seal Qty: 1
TOOLS:
310-123 ....................Fuel pump module lock ring tool
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Always check DDW to verify that the vehicle is affected by this Recall Action or any other Service Action prior to undertaking any repair as some vehicles may have been repaired in port. DDW reflects only those vehicles affected and un-repaired. Affected vehicles must be repaired in conjunction with Service Action K050.
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the Program Code 'J016' together with the relevant Option Code 'B' or 'C'; this will result in payment of the stated time. As Option Codes are used, there is no requirement to enter SRO information; these are displayed for information only. The option that allows for drive in / drive out may only be claimed if the vehicle is brought back into the workshop for this action alone to be undertaken.