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Jaguar XJS Recall 85V087: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail

NHTSA campaign 85V087, reported July 3, 1985, 10,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V087JAGUAR CARS
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL INJECTOR.

Affected vehicles

Jaguar XJS19801982198319841985