Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJS | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19881101 - 19910401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V009000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920323 | Date Received by ODI: 19920123 | Date Added to Database: 19920128 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION COIL CAN MOVE FROM THE PRODUCTION LOCATION CLOSER TO THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE OUTER AND INNER INJECTOR HOSES CRACKING OR SPLITTING FROM OZONE DETERIORATION. |
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Consequence:
SPLITTING OF THE INJECTOR HOSES WOULD CAUSE EXPULSION OFFUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE HIGH TENSION LEADS WITH SHORTER HIGH TENSION LEADS. REPLACE BOTH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE AS NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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