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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