Recall 81V-134: 1980–1982 Jaguar XJ6, 1980–1982 Jaguar XJS

JAGUAR CARS recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Oct 27, 1981, covering about 4,630 vehicles.

NHTSA number
81V-134
Report date
Oct 27, 1981
Vehicles affected
4,630
Owners notified
Nov 20, 1981

The problem

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.

The fix

All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems; fuel hoses.consequences of defect: as these fuel hoses are pressurized, a reduction in theeffective clamping load of the attachment clips could allow fuel leakage,possibly leading to a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants withoutwarning.note: the owner is advised to inspect the engine compartment, with the enginerunning, for evidence of fuel leakage or fuel odor.

Recall details

ManufacturerJAGUAR CARS
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number81V134000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jaguar XJ61980, 1981, 1982All years
Jaguar XJS1980, 1981, 1982All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 81V-134?

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.

How is recall 81V-134 fixed?

All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.