| Recall Date: |
JUL 02, 1990 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
XJS |
| Units Affected: |
35000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 02, 1990
Model Affected:
1990 JAGUAR XJS
Summary:
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
Consequence:
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 Affected:
35000
Notes:
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
| Recall Date: |
JAN 23, 1992 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected: |
XJS |
| Units Affected: |
11000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 23, 1992
Model Affected:
1990 JAGUAR XJS
Summary:
THE HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION COIL CAN MOVE FROM THE PRODUCTION LOCATION CLOSER TO THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE OUTER AND INNER INJECTOR HOSES CRACKING OR SPLITTING FROM OZONE DETERIORATION.
Consequence:
SPLITTING OF THE INJECTOR HOSES WOULD CAUSE EXPULSION OFFUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE HIGH TENSION LEADS WITH SHORTER HIGH TENSION LEADS. REPLACE BOTH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE AS NECESSARY.
Units Affected:
11000
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
| Recall Date: |
FEB 20, 1990 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
XJS |
| Units Affected: |
32749
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 20, 1990
Model Affected:
1990 JAGUAR XJS
Summary:
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
Consequence:
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.
Units Affected:
32749
Notes:
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.