1987 Jaguar Xjs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1987 Jaguar Xjs. Newest first.
The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.
Remedy
Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (passive) belt system.
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.
Seals of lower fuel tank gauge could fail causing gas to leak into lower fuel tank cavity and possibly into passenger compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Ignition of gas vapors which might be present couldcause a fire or explosion.
Remedy
Replace lower fuel tank assembly to upgrade fuel system to current specifications.
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
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1987 jaguar xjs. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, an abnormal pop was heard from the fuel tank. The contact opened the fuel pump valve and gasoline began leaking from the tank. In addition, the contact could smell gasoline inside the vehicle when driving 5 mph…
TL* the contact owns a 1987 jaguar xjs. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, an abnormal pop was heard from the fuel tank. The contact opened the fuel pump valve and gasoline began leaking from the tank. In addition, the contact could smell gasoline inside the vehicle when driving 5 mph and above. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign ID number: 87v142000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.
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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