Jaguar XJS Recall 87V142: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 87V142, reported September 9, 1987, 133 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V142HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem: SEALS OF LOWER FUEL TANK GAUGE COULD FAIL CAUSING GAS TO LEAK INTO LOWER FUEL TANK CAVITY AND POSSIBLY INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Risk: IGNITION OF GAS VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BE PRESENT COULDCAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy: REPLACE LOWER FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY TO UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM TO CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Jaguar XJS	1987