Jaguar Xjs 1983

Model Xjs made in 1983 by Jaguar got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control.

Xjs year 1983

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1983

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL
85V087000	JAGUAR CARS	from 12/01/1979 to 06/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	10000		MFR	JAGUAR CARS LTD	07/03/1985	07/24/1985
Defect Summary	Possible fuel leakage from the engine fuel injection system, particularly in the area of the hose/clip fittings. consequence of defect: the presence of an ignition source, with fuel leakage, could result in an engine compartment fire or the destruction of ignition distributor cap.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	A new fuel delivery system designed to eliminate fuel hose clips will be installed.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: fuel injector.
83V135000	JAGUAR CARS	from 08/01/1979 to 05/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	3500	04/06/1984	MFR	JAGUAR CARS LTD	12/20/1983	01/11/1984
Defect Summary	Fuel leakage may develop at the two main fuel rail connections. deterioration at these two connections has been traced to a combination of misalignment of the two rail halves and the effect of temperature changes.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the current two piece fuel rail with a new part kit of single piece design.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel injection distribution plumbing.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could lead to a vehicle fire and personalinjury.note: owners are advised to promptly check the engine compartment for evidenceof fuel leakage. if any fuel is found on or around the top of the engine whilethe engine is cold and the ignition switch is on, the vehicle should not beoperated.
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 CARS LTD	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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
90V035000	JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.	from 02/01/1979 to 02/01/1990	V (Vehicle)	32749	05/21/1990	MFR	JAGUAR CARS LTD	02/20/1990	02/28/1990
Defect Summary	Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.
Consequence Summary	Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident.
Corrective Summary	Replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve.
Notes	System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE90060	JAGUAR CARS LTD	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
09/02/1997		1	02/01/1996
	Fuel tank leak resulted in a vehicle fire.