Recall 90V123000: 1978–1990 Jaguar XJS

Report received

Jul 2, 1990

Manufacturer

Jaguar rover triumph inc.

Potentially affected

35,000vehicles

Model years

1978–1990

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 that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1978 Jaguar XJS1 complaints
• 1979 Jaguar XJS0 complaints
• 1980 Jaguar XJS1 complaints
• 1981 Jaguar XJS0 complaints
• 1982 Jaguar XJS1 complaints
• 1983 Jaguar XJS1 complaints
• 1984 Jaguar XJS2 complaints
• 1985 Jaguar XJS4 complaints
• 1986 Jaguar XJS2 complaints
• 1987 Jaguar XJS1 complaints
• 1988 Jaguar XJS7 complaints
• 1989 Jaguar XJS14 complaints
• 1990 Jaguar XJS15 complaints