Jaguar Xjs 1978
Model Xjs made in 1978 by Jaguar got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V060000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 02/01/1975 to 02/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 7000 | 05/26/1978 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 03/21/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The air pipe and fuel line pipe may contact each other and result in chafing of the fuel rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will reroute air or fuel line to preclude contact, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V123000 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | from 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 35000 | 12/24/1990 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 07/02/1990 | 09/26/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE90060 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 03/14/1990 | 09/29/1990 | FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 90V123000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 06/02/1999 | ||
| Recall repair (90v123000) was refused due to engine type (v8). *yc | |||