Fire Hazard Prompts Jaguar XF Recall

Tata Motors Ltd.'s Jaguar Cars unit plans to launch a recall in the U.S. next month to repair the fuel tanks in 4,200 of its 2010-2012 model XF sport sedans.

The campaign involves cars equipped with a 5.0-liter V-8 engine. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the fuel outlet flange on affected cars could crack and allow fuel to leak out.

The affected part was supplied by a Continental Teves plant in Czech Republic. Jaguar notes that a cracked flange would probably cause the "check engine" lamp to illuminate on the instrument panel. Dealers will replace the flange with a redesigned part.