| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJS | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19861101 - 19881201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V168000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900226 | Date Received by ODI: 19891011 | Date Added to Database: 19891019 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HESS AND EISENHARDT CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1994 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL REVISED PURGE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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