Jaguar 1978–1990 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled July 2, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V123000 · Jaguar
Hazard
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.
Units
35,000 units
Description
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
What to do
INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.
Product
Jaguar XJS
Manufacturer(s)
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. · Redundant JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →