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Safety recall · 89V168000

Engine and engine cooling: emission control Jaguar recall

HESS AND EISENHARDT CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 11, 1989. It covers about 1,994 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V168000
Reported
Oct 11, 1989
Vehicles
1,994
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.

The 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.

The fix

INSTALL REVISED PURGE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

Contacts

System: fuel vapor recoveryvehicle description: convertible passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Jaguar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V168000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Jaguar XJS24C
1987 Jaguar XJS16D
1988 Jaguar XJS74D

Questions

Is the 89V168000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V168000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V168000 announced?

HESS AND EISENHARDT CO. reported it to NHTSA on October 11, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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