Jaguar Xjs 1987
Model Xjs made in 1987 by Jaguar got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 6 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.
Model 1987
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 | |||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V142000 | HESS AND EISENHARDT CO. | from 11/01/1986 to 05/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 133 | 11/09/1987 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 09/09/1987 | 09/15/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Seals of lower fuel tank gauge could fail causing gas to leak into lower fuel tank cavity and possibly into passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Ignition of gas vapors which might be present couldcause a fire or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace lower fuel tank assembly to upgrade fuel system to current specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tankvehicle description: passenger cars | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V179000 | JAGUAR MOTORS, INC. | from 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 52102 | 02/21/1994 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 11/01/1993 | 11/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (passive) belt system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; passive restraints; belts.vehicle description: sedan and coupe passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
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| 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 | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 37000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1987 jaguar xjs. the contact stated when starting the vehicle, an abnormal pop was heard from the fuel tank. the contact opened the fuel pump valve and gasoline began leaking from the tank. in addition, the contact could smell gasoline inside the vehicle when driving 5 mph and above. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 87v142000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 37000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1987 jaguar xjs. the contact stated when turning on the vehicle a popping noise was coming from the fuel tank. he also stated while opening the fuel tank air and gas would leak out the fuel, and when driving 5 mph the contact smelled a gas coming from under the hood of the vehicle. while parked the contact noticed the gas leak was coming from the fender. the vehicle was token to the dealer but the dealer did not diagnose the vehicle. the manufacture was contacted the manufacture stated his vehicle was not under recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 87v142000,component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). the failure mileage 37,000 the current mileage 40,000.jp | |||