1982 Jaguar Xjs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1982 Jaguar Xjs. Newest first.
Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up.
Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
A new fuel delivery system designed to eliminate fuel hose clips will be installed.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the current two piece fuel rail with a new part kit of single piece design.
Certain vehicles may be fitted with an unauthorized fuel pump electrical inertia switch. This switch has a tin coating added to the contacts that create the potential for a high electrical resistance. This could cause overheating and possible distortion of the plastic mounting around the fixed contact. This could result in inability to start the vehicle…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the inertia switch at no cost to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Tl*the contact owns a 1982 jaguar xjs. the vehicle IS permeating fumes and runs poorly due to the loss of fuel. a specialist stated that the fuel tank was damaged and leaking, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the following nhtsa campaign ID numbers were referenced: 81v134000, 85v087000 and…
Tl*the contact owns a 1982 jaguar xjs. the vehicle IS permeating fumes and runs poorly due to the loss of fuel. a specialist stated that the fuel tank was damaged and leaking, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the following nhtsa campaign ID numbers were referenced: 81v134000, 85v087000 and 83v135000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail), 82v022000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), 90v035000 (vehicle speed control), and 90v123000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). the current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 69,000. updated 06/09/08 *bf
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tank leakage
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10212857Mongoose Update.
- 10212845Attachment.
- 10212844Attachment.
- 10212843Attachment.
- 10212838Image.
- 10212837Image.
- 10146032A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 1014603118C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030SIM card activation issues
- 10146029InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
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