1987 Jaguar Xjs Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Action

   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.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETYHOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-10-01 -

   Vehicles Affected

   52102

2. 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

3. Recall Description

   ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.

   Possible Effects

   CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

   Action

   REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1979-02-01 - 1990-02-01

   Vehicles Affected

   32749

4. Recall Description

   SEALS OF LOWER FUEL TANK GAUGE COULD FAIL CAUSING GAS TO LEAK INTO LOWER FUEL TANK CAVITY AND POSSIBLY INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

   Possible Effects

   IGNITION OF GAS VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BE PRESENT COULDCAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

   Action

   REPLACE LOWER FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY TO UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM TO CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1986-11-01 - 1987-05-01

   Vehicles Affected

   133

5. Recall Description

   ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AND COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

   Possible Effects

   SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A ELECTRICAL FIRE.

   Action

   REROUTE HARNESS; IF CHAFED OR DAMAGED CONDITION WILL BE CORRECTED.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. JAGUARS MODIFIED BY HESS AND EISENHARDTDOMESTIC MANUFACTURER.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1986-11-01 - 1987-01-01

   Vehicles Affected

   23

6. Recall Description

   EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Action

   INSTALL REVISED PURGE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL VAPOR RECOVERYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1986-11-01 - 1988-12-01

   Vehicles Affected

   1994