NHTSA Campaign 82V022000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by JAGUAR CARS · Reported Mar 9, 1982 · 3,718 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAGUAR | XJ6 | 1982 | 3,718 |
| JAGUAR | XJS | 1982 | 3,718 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 82V022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.