Vehicle recall 80V024000 · March 7, 1980
1979 Jaguar XJ6
The ignition amplifier may contact and score the fuel filter.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The ignition amplifier may contact and score the fuel filter. Over a period of time, scoring of the filter can cause fuel leakage.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, adjust fuel filter brackets and replace filter without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filter line.consequences of defect: fuel leakage creates a potential risk of a vehicle fireand possible injury to passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V024000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 7, 1980
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- April 28, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 900
- 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 XJ6 (1979): 1979
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