| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJS | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19771001 - 19901001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V123000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901224 | Date Received by ODI: 19900702 | Date Added to Database: 19900926 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 35000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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