Make : JAGUAR | Model : XJS | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19791201 - 19850601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V087000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850703 | Date Added to Database: 19850724 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR CARS LTD | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF THE HOSE/CLIP FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, WITH FUEL LEAKAGE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR THE DESTRUCTION OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR CAP. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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