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