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1978 Jaguar Xjs Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.

    Possible Effects

    THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

    Action

    INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - FUEL PURGE SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; 2 DOOR COUPE, CABRIOLET, CONVERTIBLE.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1977-10-01 - 1990-10-01

    Vehicles Affected

    35000
  2. Recall Description

    THE AIR PIPE AND FUEL LINE PIPE MAY CONTACT EACH OTHER AND RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE FUEL RAIL.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AIR OR FUEL LINE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE FUEL PIPE MAY CHAFETHROUGH AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE ANDPASSENGER INJURIES.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO FREQUENTLY CHECK ENGINE FOR FUEL LEAKAGE UNTIL DEFECTCAN BE CORRECTED.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1975-02-01 - 1978-02-01

    Vehicles Affected

    7000