1985 Jaguar Xjs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
This 1985 jaguar had an engine fire with the previous owner, parts were replaced and the car had a second engine fire in my garage, I have replaced the parts again. The fire starts in the fuel rack area.i have some of the old parts that were burnt. Thank you
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail · Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Engine fire, burnt several items on engine, replaced with used parts, engine fire a second time, replaced again. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
There IS a fuel odor in the trunk. owner concerned that a spark could cause a fire or explosion because the battery IS located right next to the fuel tank.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Received recall for fuel tank, had two inches of gas in trunk, dealer would not do recall work. preston jaguar york, pa 717 755-0973. tt
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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