Recalls for 1981 Jaguar Xjs

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1990-09-26
Description
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.

Corrective 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.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Posted on: 1981-10-30
Description
Certain vehicles could be subject to a fuel leakage in the engine compartment due to the possibility of deterioration in the integrity of the high pressure fuel hose connections.

Consequence


Corrective Action
All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems; fuel hoses.consequences of defect: as these fuel hoses are pressurized, a reduction in theeffective clamping load of the attachment clips could allow fuel leakage,possibly leading to a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants withoutwarning.note: the owner is advised to inspect the engine compartment, with the enginerunning, for evidence of fuel leakage or fuel odor.