1986 Jaguar Xjs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1986 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.
Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Install revised purge system components.
Electrical wiring harness may have been incorrectly installed and could cause a short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Short circuit could result in a electrical fire.
Remedy
Reroute harness; if chafed or damaged condition will be corrected.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Due to excessive fuel vapor pressure the fuel tank structure has weakened, resulting in fuel leakage. please provide any further details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank leaked fuel prior to/after recall repairs (90v-123). *ak
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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