Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJS | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19861101 - 19870501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V142000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19871109 | Date Received by ODI: 19870909 | Date Added to Database: 19870915 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: HESS AND EISENHARDT CO. | ||
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: 133 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SEALS OF LOWER FUEL TANK GAUGE COULD FAIL CAUSING GAS TO LEAK INTO LOWER FUEL TANK CAVITY AND POSSIBLY INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. |
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Consequence:
IGNITION OF GAS VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BE PRESENT COULDCAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE LOWER FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY TO UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM TO CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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