Vehicle recall 87V142000 · September 9, 1987

1987 Jaguar XJS

Seals of lower fuel tank gauge could fail causing gas to leak into lower fuel tank cavity and possibly into passenger compartment.

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

Summary: Seals of lower fuel tank gauge could fail causing gas to leak into lower fuel tank cavity and possibly into passenger compartment.
Consequence: Ignition of gas vapors which might be present couldcause a fire or explosion.
Remedy: Replace lower fuel tank assembly to upgrade fuel system to current specifications.
Notes: System: fuel tankvehicle description: passenger cars

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V142000
Reported to NHTSA: September 9, 1987
Filed by: HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.
Owner notification: November 9, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 133
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 87V142000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Jaguar XJS (1987): 1987

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