Storage: tank assemblyRecall 87V-142 · 1987 Jaguar XJS

HESS AND EISENHARDT CO. recall 87V-142 covers 133 1987 Jaguar XJS for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1331 model

ReportedSep 9, 1987Owners notified Nov 9, 1987

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SEALS OF LOWER FUEL TANK GAUGE COULD FAIL CAUSING GAS TO LEAK INTO LOWER FUEL TANK CAVITY AND POSSIBLY INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

IGNITION OF GAS VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BE PRESENT COULDCAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

What to do

REPLACE LOWER FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY TO UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM TO CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS.

SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Jaguar XJS1987

Built from November 1, 1986 to May 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.