'88 Jaguar XJS Recalls
| Recall Date: |
JUL 02, 1990 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
XJS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
35000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 02, 1990
Model Affected:
1988 JAGUAR XJS
Summary:
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.
Potential Units Affected:
35000
Notes:
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
| Recall Date: |
OCT 11, 1989 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
XJS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1994
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 11, 1989
Model Affected:
1988 JAGUAR XJS
Summary:
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.
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.
Remedy:
INSTALL REVISED PURGE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Potential Units Affected:
1994
Notes:
HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.
| Recall Date: |
FEB 20, 1990 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
XJS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
32749
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 20, 1990
Model Affected:
1988 JAGUAR XJS
Summary:
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
Consequence:
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.
Potential Units Affected:
32749
Notes:
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
| Recall Date: |
NOV 01, 1993 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
XJS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
52102
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 01, 1993
Model Affected:
1988 JAGUAR XJS
Summary:
THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
JAGUAR WILL REPAIR THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS OR HAS OCCURRED. JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPONENTS OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT SYSTEM.
Potential Units Affected:
52102
Notes:
JAGUAR MOTORS, INC.