Storage: tank assemblyRecall 90V-123 · 1978–1990 Jaguar XJS

JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. recall 90V-123 covers 35,000 1978–1990 Jaguar XJS for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 1990.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected35,0001 model

ReportedJul 2, 1990Owners notified Dec 24, 1990

Complaints since20Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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

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.

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

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

1 model

Built from October 1, 1977 to October 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

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