Vehicle recall 78V063000 · March 24, 1978
1976-1977 Jaguar XJS
Due to overstress, the hose joints of the right overaxle fuel pipe and left overaxle pressure pipes may break allowing fuel leakage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to overstress, the hose joints of the right overaxle fuel pipe and left overaxle pressure pipes may break allowing fuel leakage.
- Remedy
- The dealer will reroute the piping to eliminate the overstressed condition.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel hose.consequences of defect: this condition would present a fire hazard to thevehicle and passengers.note: if fuel leakage is detected, owner is advised not to drive vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V063000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 1978
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- May 26, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jaguar XJS (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
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