Recall 10V332000: ECM Update For Fuel Pump Function

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Jaguar/XF 2010

Jaguar/XK 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 21, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V332000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5048

SUMMARY:
Jaguar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Jaguar XK and model year 2010 XF V8 5.OL gasoline engine vehicles. The in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated as the fuel pump relay is not energized following a vehicle start up cycle. An inadequate supply of fuel to the engine could result.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel starvation to the engine leads to engine stumble followed by engine cut out with minimal warning and could potentially cause a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will download revised software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 30, 2010. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

NOTES:
Jaguar safety recall No. J017. Owners 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.