Recall 89V168000: 1986–1988 Jaguar XJS

Report received

Oct 11, 1989

Manufacturer

Hess and eisenhardt co.

Potentially affected

1,994vehicles

Model years

1986–1988

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

Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1986 Jaguar XJS2 complaints
• 1987 Jaguar XJS1 complaints
• 1988 Jaguar XJS7 complaints