Recall campaign87V142000
Recall 87V142000: 1987 Jaguar XJS
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Report received
- Sep 9, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Hess and eisenhardt co.
- Potentially affected
- 133vehicles
- Model years
- 1987
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Seals of lower fuel tank gauge could fail causing gas to leak into lower fuel tank cavity and possibly into passenger compartment.
Possible consequence
Ignition of gas vapors which might be present couldcause a fire or explosion.
Remedy
Replace lower fuel tank assembly to upgrade fuel system to current specifications.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1987 Jaguar XJS1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.