Jaguar XJS recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Jaguar XJS from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Track rod end nuts may loosen

    Reported November 29, 1994Model years 1994DVSA recall R/1994/085140 vehicles affected

    The retaining nuts may lose torque and loosen. They will be replaced with quality assured nuts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SECURITY OF TRACK ROD ENDS
    Defect
    The torque of the track rod end retaining nuts may relax and allow the nuts to loosen.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the existing track rod end nuts with quality assured examples.

  2. Automatic seat belt may jam or break

    Reported November 1, 1993Model years 1987–1989NHTSA campaign 93V17900052,102 vehicles affected

    The belt reel can lock the motor winch, preventing the belt from deploying or causing it to jam, kink or break, or its tongue to detach. Occupants may be unable to use the belts, increasing injury risk. The system will be repaired if this problem occurs or has occurred.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
    Consequence
    IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    JAGUAR WILL REPAIR THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS OR HAS OCCURRED. JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPONENTS OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT SYSTEM.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETYHOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  3. Power steering hose may leak

    Reported May 20, 1992Model years 1990DVSA recall R/1992/019128 vehicles affected

    Oil may leak from the crimp on the high-pressure power steering hose, causing loss of steering assistance. The hose will be replaced with a quality-assured example.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LEAKAGE FROM POWER STEERING HOSE
    Defect
    Oil may leak from the crimping on the power assisted steering high pressure hose. This could result in loss of steering power assistance.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the original high pressure hose with a quality assured example.

  4. Ignition lead may damage fuel injector hoses

    Reported January 23, 1992Model years 1989–1991NHTSA campaign 92V00900011,000 vehicles affected

    The ignition coil lead may move close to a fuel injector hose, causing the hoses to crack or split. Leaking fuel in the engine compartment may cause a fire if it reaches an ignition source. Shorter ignition leads and, as necessary, the injector and hose will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: IGNITION SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COUPES AND CONVERTIBLES WITH MARELLI IGNITION SYSTEMS.

  5. Engine wiring harness may chafe

    Reported September 10, 1991Model years 1992NHTSA campaign 91V155000700 vehicles affected

    The engine harness may rub against the air conditioning expansion valve protection plate, causing a short circuit and possible stalling. Reposition the plate to prevent contact with the harness.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
    Defect
    THE ENGINE HARNESS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING EXPANSION VALVE PROTECTION PLATE, CAUSING CHAFING OF THE HARNESS.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; COUPES AND CONVERTIBLES.

  6. Fuel tank may weaken and leak

    Reported July 2, 1990Model years 1983–1990NHTSA campaign 90V12300035,000 vehicles affected

    Excessive fuel vapor pressure may weaken the tank over time, causing a leak that could lead to a fire if fuel meets an ignition source. A revised fuel purge system will be installed to prevent pressure buildup.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - FUEL PURGE SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; 2 DOOR COUPE, CABRIOLET, CONVERTIBLE.

  7. Cruise control may not disengage

    Reported February 20, 1990Model years 1983–1990NHTSA campaign 90V03500032,749 vehicles affected

    Dirt may enter electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator and prevent cruise control from disengaging under normal conditions, potentially causing loss of control and a crash. The actuator will be replaced and an additional vacuum dump valve installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  8. Fuel vapor pressure may weaken the tank

    Reported October 11, 1989Model years 1986–1988NHTSA campaign 89V1680001,994 vehicles affected

    Excessive fuel vapor pressure can cause fuel odours and, over time, weaken the tank and cause leaks. If fuel meets an ignition source, a fire could occur. Revised purge system components will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
    Defect
    EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.
    Consequence
    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.

  9. Fuel tank seals may leak

    Reported September 9, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V142000133 vehicles affected

    Lower fuel tank gauge seals may fail, allowing gasoline to leak into the tank cavity and possibly the passenger compartment. Gasoline vapours could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. The remedy is to replace the lower fuel tank assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    SEALS OF LOWER FUEL TANK GAUGE COULD FAIL CAUSING GAS TO LEAK INTO LOWER FUEL TANK CAVITY AND POSSIBLY INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
    Consequence
    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

  10. Wiring harness may short and cause a fire

    Reported March 3, 1987Model years 1986–1987NHTSA campaign 87V02500023 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly installed rear compartment wiring harness may short circuit and cause an electrical fire. Reroute the harness and correct any chafed or damaged wiring.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
    Defect
    ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AND COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
    Consequence
    SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A ELECTRICAL FIRE.
    Remedy
    REROUTE HARNESS; IF CHAFED OR DAMAGED CONDITION WILL BE CORRECTED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. JAGUARS MODIFIED BY HESS AND EISENHARDTDOMESTIC MANUFACTURER.

  11. Fuel injection system may leak

    Reported July 3, 1985Model years 1983–1985NHTSA campaign 85V08700010,000 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak from the injection system, especially at hose and clip fittings. If it reaches an ignition source, a fire could occur. A redesigned fuel delivery system without fuel hose clips will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
    Defect
    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, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR THE DESTRUCTION OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
    Remedy
    A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL INJECTOR.

  12. Fuel rail connections may leak

    Reported December 20, 1983Model years 1983NHTSA campaign 83V1350003,500 vehicles affected

    Misalignment and temperature changes may cause deterioration and fuel leaks at the two main fuel rail connections. The two-piece rail will be replaced with a single-piece design.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL INJECTION DISTRIBUTION PLUMBING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.NOTE: OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PROMPTLY CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR EVIDENCEOF FUEL LEAKAGE. IF ANY FUEL IS FOUND ON OR AROUND THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WHILETHE ENGINE IS COLD AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ON, THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BEOPERATED.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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