Jaguar 1980–1985 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled July 3, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V087000 · Jaguar
Remedy
A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Units
10,000 units
Description
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF THE HOSE/CLIP FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, WITH FUEL LEAKAGE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR THE DESTRUCTION OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
What to do
A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
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 →