1980 JAGUAR XJS

4 recalls, 1 complaints - 8 TSBs

90V123000 Jul 2, 1990
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.
35,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
85V087000 Jul 3, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
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, ... Read more
Remedy
A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
10,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS
83V135000 Dec 20, 1983
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY DEVELOP AT THE TWO MAIN FUEL RAIL CONNECTIONS. DETERIORATION AT THESE TWO CONNECTIONS HAS BEEN TRACED TO A COMBINATION OF MISALIGNMENT OF THE TWO RAIL HALVES AND THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE CHANGES.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT TWO PIECE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW PART KIT OF SINGLE PIECE DESIGN.
3,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS
81V134000 Oct 27, 1981
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES COULD BE SUBJECT TO A FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF DETERIORATION IN THE INTEGRITY OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS.
Remedy
ALL AFFECTED HOSES AND ATTACHMENT CLIPS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
4,630 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
TIRES:SIDEWALL Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
MICHELIN (205-70-15UR) "ENERGY" MXV-4 TIRES DEVELOP BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL LEADING TO BLOW OUTS.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1980 JAGUAR XJS

8 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
350000 EQUIPMENT2
SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021
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SSM62038Attachme Dec 1, 2012
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JAGUAR XJS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAGUAR XJS across all model years (1976, 1996).

59 Total Recalls
108 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
19 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JAGUAR XJS - Year by Year

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1995 1 7 View
1994 1 10 View
1993 1 1 View
1992 2 6 View
1991 1 8 View
1990 3 19 View
1989 4 17 View
1988 4 7 View
1987 6 1 View
1986 4 2 View
1985 3 7 View
1984 3 5 View
1983 4 1 View
1982 6 1 View
1981 2 0 View
1980 (current) 4 1
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1978 2 1 View
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1976 4 0 View

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