NHTSA Recall 89V168000
Filed by Jaguar Cars, Ltd.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1989-10-11. An estimated 1,994 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL REVISED PURGE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL VAPOR RECOVERYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER CARS.
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