Vehicle recall 90V123000 · July 2, 1990
1978-1990 Jaguar XJS
Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
- Consequence
- This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up.
- Notes
- System: fuel tank - fuel purge system.vehicle description: passenger cars; 2 door coupe, cabriolet, convertible.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V123000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 1990
- Filed by
- JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
- Owner notification
- December 24, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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