1986 Jaguar XJS Recalls
Base Coupe
1986 Jaguar XJS Recall Record
Recall ID # 90V035000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Recall Date:
FEB 20, 1990
Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description
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.
Manufacturer
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Recall ID # 90V123000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date:
JUL 02, 1990
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Description
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.
Manufacturer
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Recall ID # 87V025000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Recall Date:
MAR 03, 1987
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Description
ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AND COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A ELECTRICAL FIRE.
Remedy
REROUTE HARNESS; IF CHAFED OR DAMAGED CONDITION WILL BE CORRECTED.
Manufacturer
HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.
Recall ID # 89V168000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Recall Date:
OCT 11, 1989
Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Description
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS CREATES FUEL ODORS AND AFTER PROLONGED CYCLINGCOULD CAUSE WEAKENING OF THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN FUELTANK LEAKS. IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
INSTALL REVISED PURGE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Manufacturer
HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.