Jaguar XJS Recall 89V168: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

NHTSA campaign 89V168, reported October 11, 1989, 1,994 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V168HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Problem: EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: INSTALL REVISED PURGE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL VAPOR RECOVERYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.

Jaguar XJS	1986 1987 1988