Jaguar Xjs 1976

Model Xjs made in 1976 by Jaguar got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
76V003000JAGUAR CARS V (Vehicle)35101/06/1976MFRJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.01/12/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesJaguar campaign no a216.possibility that excessive deflection of the headlampmounting platform can occur during headlamp aiming and adjustment.in thiscondition vehicle fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.108.the above condition also causes difficulty in obtaining proper headlampaim and inability to obtain maximum adjustment as specified.(correct byinspecting and installing modified mounting platforms where required).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
78V060000JAGUAR CARSfrom 02/01/1975 to 02/01/1978V (Vehicle)700005/26/1978ODIJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.03/21/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe air pipe and fuel line pipe may contact each other and result in chafing of the fuel rail.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will reroute air or fuel line to preclude contact, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pipe.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, the fuel pipe may chafethrough and result in fuel leakage. this could lead to a vehicle fire andpassenger injuries.note: owner is advised to frequently check engine for fuel leakage until defectcan be corrected.
78V063000JAGUAR CARSfrom 08/01/1975 to 03/01/1977V (Vehicle)220005/26/1978MFRJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.03/24/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryDue to overstress, the hose joints of the right overaxle fuel pipe and left overaxle pressure pipes may break allowing fuel leakage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will reroute the piping to eliminate the overstressed condition.
NotesVehicle 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
76V128000JAGUAR CARS V (Vehicle)517601/03/1977MFRJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.08/13/197610/12/1979571105
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesBritish leylad campaign no a218.vehicles fail to comply with federal motorvehicle safety standard 105.specifically, vehicles are not provided with acheck function of the brake warning light and requires installation of anadditional wiring harness to provide required check of brake lamp function.(correct by installing additional wiring to meet requirements of standard no.105).passenger vehicle.