Jaguar XJS recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Jaguar XJS, covering 79,449 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Jaguar XJS recalls by model year

1992 1 1991 1 1990 3

All recalls

Electrical system: ignitionReported January 23, 1992 · 11,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The high tension lead from the ignition coil can move from the production location closer to the #4a fuel injector hose. This could lead to the outer and inner injector hoses cracking or splitting from ozone deterioration.
Risk: Splitting of the injector hoses would cause expulsion offuel in the engine compartment and result in a fire when exposed to a source ofignition.
Remedy: Replace the high tension leads with shorter high tension leads. Replace both the fuel injector and the #4a fuel injector hose as necessary.

Recall number 92V009000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodReported September 10, 1991 · 700 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The engine harness may come in contact with the air conditioning expansion valve protection plate, causing chafing of the harness.
Risk: The chafing of the harness can result in short circuitsof the electrical wiring and possible vehicle stalling.
Remedy: Reposition the air conditioning expansion valve protection plate to preclude possibility of contact with the electrical harness.

Recall number 91V155000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported July 2, 1990 · 35,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 90V123000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported February 20, 1990 · 32,749 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.
Risk: Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident.
Remedy: Replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve.

Recall number 90V035000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Jaguar XJS have?

4, covering electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.

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