Campaign - Excessive Fuel Tank Vapor Pressure: Overview
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RECALL
No: 7 (3)
XJ-S FUEL TANK RECALL R351
GROUP 1 & 3 VEHICLES
Model: XJ-S Date: APRIL, 1991
KEY POINTS: RECALL INFORMATION AND
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Jaguar Cars Exports Ltd. has determined that in all model variants of 1978 - 1991 XJ-S (excluding convertibles by Hess & Eisenhardt) the possibility exists that excessive fuel vapor pressure can develop. Pressure variations within the fuel tank which occur during normal running could weaken the structure of the fuel tank causing a fuel leak with the resultant possibility of a fire.
Any instances of fuel tank leakage discovered during the recall kit installation may be rectified following normal procedures and claimed as described under the "Warranty Information" section of this bulletin.
Affected VIN Range
1978 - 1991 XJ-S Coupe, Cabriolet, Convertible*
Overall VIN Range 54673 - 177467
*Factory convertibles only, Hess & Eisenhardt convertibles are not included in this recall campaign.
Due to changes in vehicle specification in terms of evaporative loss control, 5 different conditions exist within the overall range of vehicles that are to be recalled. The breakout of the 5 groups is as follows:
** Group 1 VIN's 54673 - 105337
Group 2 VIN's 105338 - 117338
** Group 3 VIN's 117339 - 133460
Group 4 VIN's 133461 - 137467
Group 5 3.6 Liter XJ-S (25 vehicles)
Separate repair, parts, and warranty claim procedure information for each group of vehicles will be issued to you via bulletin update as it becomes available.
Note: This bulletin issue contains repair, parts, and warranty claim procedure information for Group 1 and 3 vehicles only.
You may be required to perform recall campaign work on a vehicle that was not invoiced to your dealership (i.e., transient owner, etc.).
If this occurs, normal repair procedures should be followed.
OWNER NOTIFICATION (Group 1 and 3 Vehicles)
All owners on record will be issued recall notifications via first class mail commencing April 30, 1991. Included will also be a letter advising them of this condition. (A copy of the owner's letter is included with this mailing).
Owners will be asked to contact their selling dealer (or nearest authorized dealer) and make an appointment for repair work. They will also be asked to sign and return the "Campaign Claim" form to the dealer.
Note: A dealer should never refuse to perform, or delay, and open campaign repair on any vehicle due to the unavailability of a campaign claim form or other documentation.
PARTS INFORMATION
Note: Ensure that your Parts Manager receives a copy of this bulletin.
Evaporative loss control (ELC) kits will be shipped to you, chargeable, on an allocation basis. Initial supplies will arrive at your dealership by the recall launch date. Reimbursement will be through the normal campaign procedures.
Part # Desc. Qty. Comments
JLM 10559 Main Kit 1 Group 1
JLM 10557 Main Kit 1 Group 3
JLM 10597 Supplementary Kit 1 Group 3
JLM 10641 Supplementary Kit 1 Group 3 W/JLM 832
Kit
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Complete the applicable "Campaign Claim" form (See Section I of the Warranty Manual). Insert in the "Repair Code" box on the "Campaign Claim" the appropriate repair code. Direct entry dealers should refer to their instructional guide.
Repair Time
Group Model VIN Code Allowed
1 4221 54673-99999 LT 1.43 hrs.*
1 4223 100001-105337 LT 1.45 hrs.*
3 4223 117339-133460 LW 2.70 hrs.*
3 4232 117339-133460 LW 2.65 hrs.*
3 4223 117339-133460 LR 2.90 hrs.*
3 4232 117339-133460 LR 2.90 hrs.*
* drive in/drive out time included
Warranty claims for the rectification of fuel tank leaks discovered when following the workshop procedure should, for:
a. Vehicles in Warranty:
be submitted in the normal manner quoting the appropriate warranty fault code and S.R.O. numbers. or
b. Vehicles out of Warranty:
be subject to normal post warranty authority procedures. Authorized claims may be submitted quoting a complaint code 3ZAZ and appropiate S.R.O. and part numbers.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: THE OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES CCNTAINED IN THIS
BULLETIN ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF JAGUAR SYSTEMS. ALL NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE ADHERED TO WHEN CARRYING OUT INSTALLATION AND TESTING.
In addition to the modification to the purge system at the front end of the vehicle, installation of the purge kit may require modifications at the rear, details of which are found at the end of this section.