Vehicle recall 83V135000 · December 20, 1983

Jaguar XJS and Xjshe

Fuel leakage may develop at the two main fuel rail connections.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Fuel leakage may develop at the two main fuel rail connections. Deterioration at these two connections has been traced to a combination of misalignment of the two rail halves and the effect of temperature changes.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the current two piece fuel rail with a new part kit of single piece design.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel injection distribution plumbing.consequences of defect: leaking fuel could lead to a vehicle fire and personalinjury.note: owners are advised to promptly check the engine compartment for evidenceof fuel leakage. If any fuel is found on or around the top of the engine whilethe engine is cold and the ignition switch is on, the vehicle should not beoperated.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V135000
Reported to NHTSA: December 20, 1983
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: April 6, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

Recall 83V135000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1980, 1982-1983): 1983, 1982, 1980
Jaguar Xjshe (1980, 1982-1983): 1983, 1982, 1980

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