Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-063 · 1976–1977 Jaguar XJS
JAGUAR CARS recall 78V-063 covers 2,200 1976–1977 Jaguar XJS for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO OVERSTRESS, THE HOSE JOINTS OF THE RIGHT OVERAXLE FUEL PIPE AND LEFT OVERAXLE PRESSURE PIPES MAY BREAK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE PIPING TO ELIMINATE THE OVERSTRESSED CONDITION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD TO THEVEHICLE AND PASSENGERS.NOTE: IF FUEL LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1975 to March 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.