Recalls for 1976 Jaguar Xjs

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Due to overstress, the hose joints of the right overaxle fuel pipe and left overaxle pressure pipes may break allowing fuel leakage.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will reroute the piping to eliminate the overstressed condition.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel hose.consequences of defect: this condition would present a fire hazard to thevehicle and passengers.note: if fuel leakage is detected, owner is advised not to drive vehicle.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
British leylad campaign no a218.vehicles fail to comply with federal motorvehicle safety standard 105.specifically, vehicles are not provided with acheck function of the brake warning light and requires installation of anadditional wiring harness to provide required check of brake lamp function.(correct by installing additional wiring to meet requirements of standard no.105).passenger vehicle.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Jaguar campaign no a216.possibility that excessive deflection of the headlampmounting platform can occur during headlamp aiming and adjustment.in thiscondition vehicle fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.108.the above condition also causes difficulty in obtaining proper headlampaim and inability to obtain maximum adjustment as specified.(correct byinspecting and installing modified mounting platforms where required).

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The air pipe and fuel line pipe may contact each other and result in chafing of the fuel rail.

Consequence


Corrective 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.