JAGUAR XJS 1987: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V142000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JAGUAR | XJS | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-11-09 | 1987-09-09 | 1987-09-15 |
Production Dates: 1986-11-01 - 1987-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Jaguar Cars, Ltd.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 133
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
SEALS OF LOWER FUEL TANK GAUGE COULD FAIL CAUSING GAS TO LEAK INTO LOWER FUEL TANK CAVITY AND POSSIBLY INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
IGNITION OF GAS VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BE PRESENT COULDCAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy
REPLACE LOWER FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY TO UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM TO CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
