Jaguar Xjs 1986

Model Xjs made in 1986 by Jaguar got 2 consumer complains 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 concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 5.3, guzzler ffs engine.

Xjs year 1986

Model
Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1986

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
5.3, (GUZZLER) (FFS)	12	Automatic 3 gears	RWD			Regular		P - Passenger Car

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
87V025000	HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.	from 11/01/1986 to 01/01/1987	V (Vehicle)	23	02/27/1987	MFR	JAGUAR CARS LTD	03/03/1987	03/25/1987
Defect Summary	Electrical wiring harness may have been incorrectly installed and could cause a short circuit.
Consequence Summary	Short circuit could result in a electrical fire.
Corrective Summary	Reroute harness; if chafed or damaged condition will be corrected.
Notes	System: electrical wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars. jaguars modified by hess and eisenhardtdomestic manufacturer.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
89V168000	HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.	from 11/01/1986 to 12/01/1988	V (Vehicle)	1994	02/26/1990	MFR	JAGUAR CARS LTD	10/11/1989	10/19/1989
Defect Summary	Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.
Consequence Summary	This creates fuel odors and after prolonged cyclingcould cause weakening of the fuel tank structure, which could result in fueltank leaks. if a source of ignition is present, a fire could result.
Corrective Summary	Install revised purge system components.
Notes	System: fuel vapor recoveryvehicle description: convertible passenger cars.
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	Purchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY

	Due to excessive fuel vapor pressure the fuel tank structure has weakened, resulting in fuel leakage. please provide any further details. *ak
05/15/1997		04/07/1997
	Fuel tank leaked fuel prior to/after recall repairs (90v-123). *ak