NHTSA recall 89V168000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Jaguar Xjs
Reported Oct 11, 19891,994 vehicles affectedHESS AND EISENHARDT CO.Built Nov 1, 1986 – Dec 1, 1988
The defect
Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Install revised purge system components.