JAGUARXJS
NHTSA vehicle recall lookup

1978 JAGUAR XJS recalls

There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.

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NHTSA recall campaigns2
NHTSA consumer complaints1
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Most-mentioned components
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · 1FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 1
Campaign 90V123000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Feb 7, 1990
Summary

EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.

Risk

THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.

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Campaign 78V060000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Sep 3, 1979
Summary

THE AIR PIPE AND FUEL LINE PIPE MAY CONTACT EACH OTHER AND RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE FUEL RAIL.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AIR OR FUEL LINE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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