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Jaguar XJS Recall 82V022: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 82V022, reported March 9, 1982, 3,718 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V022JAGUAR CARS
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL INERTIA SWITCH. THIS SWITCH HAS A TIN COATING ADDED TO THE CONTACTS THAT CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A HIGH ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLE DISTORTION OF THE PLASTIC MOUNTING AROUND THE FIXED CONTACT. THIS COULD RESULT IN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE SINCE THERE IS A FLOW OF CURRENT TO THE FUEL PUMP.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; ELECTRICAL INERTIA SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INABILITY TO RESTART THE ENGINE MAY CAUSE A TRAFFICHAZARD AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Jaguar XJ61982
Jaguar XJS1982