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NHTSA recall 83V135000

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

Jaguar Xjs and 1 more

Reported Dec 20, 19833,500 vehicles affectedJAGUAR CARSBuilt Aug 1, 1979 – May 1, 1983

The defect

Fuel leakage may develop at the two main fuel rail connections. Deterioration at these two connections has been traced to a combination of misalignment of the two rail halves and the effect of temperature changes.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the current two piece fuel rail with a new part kit of single piece design.

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Vehicles in this recall

Jaguar Xjs
198019821983
Jaguar Xjshe
198019821983

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel injection distribution plumbing.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could lead to a vehicle fire and personalinjury.note: owners are advised to promptly check the engine compartment for evidenceof fuel leakage. If any fuel IS found on or around the top of the engine whilethe engine IS cold and the ignition switch IS on, the vehicle should not beoperated.