JAGUAR XJS 1987: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJS | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1977-10-01 - 1990-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V123000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-12-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-07-02 | Date Added to Database: 1990-09-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SOVEREIGN COLLECTION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 35000 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - FUEL PURGE SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; 2 DOOR COUPE, CABRIOLET, CONVERTIBLE. |
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