Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 90V123000 · announced July 2, 1990 · filed by Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. · 35,000 units affected

The problem

EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.

The risk

THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - FUEL PURGE SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; 2 DOOR COUPE, CABRIOLET, CONVERTIBLE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Jaguar Xjs
• 1979 Jaguar Xjs
• 1980 Jaguar Xjs
• 1981 Jaguar Xjs
• 1982 Jaguar Xjs
• 1983 Jaguar Xjs
• 1984 Jaguar Xjs
• 1985 Jaguar Xjs
• 1986 Jaguar Xjs
• 1987 Jaguar Xjs
• 1988 Jaguar Xjs
• 1989 Jaguar Xjs
• 1990 Jaguar Xjs

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.