Vehicle recall 89V168000 · October 11, 1989

1986-1988 Jaguar XJS

Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.

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

Summary: Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.
Consequence: This creates fuel odors and after prolonged cyclingcould cause weakening of the fuel tank structure, which could result in fueltank leaks. If a source of ignition is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Install revised purge system components.
Notes: System: fuel vapor recoveryvehicle description: convertible passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V168000
Reported to NHTSA: October 11, 1989
Filed by: HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.
Owner notification: February 26, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,994
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Recall 89V168000 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 (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986

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