Jaguar Xjs problems

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Overview of popular issues
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The Jaguar XJ-S (later called XJS) is a luxury grand tourer manufactured and marketed by British car manufacturer Jaguar Cars from 1975 to 1996, in coupé, fixed-profile and full convertible bodystyles. There were three distinct iterations, with a final production total of 115,413 units over 20 years and seven months.

Originally developed using the platform of the then-current XJ saloon, the XJ-S was noted for its prominent rear buttresses. The early styling was partially by Jaguar's aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer—one of the first designers to apply advanced aero principles to cars—however Sayer died in 1970, before the design was finalised.

Its final iteration, produced from 1991 to 1996, was manufactured after Jaguar was acquired by Ford, who introduced numerous modifications – and eliminated the hyphen in the name, marketing Jaguar's longest running model simply as the XJS.

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Common Jaguar Xjs problems

The Jaguar XJS, a grand tourer produced from 1975 to 1996, is known for its presence and performance. However, it has faced criticism for various issues that have affected its reputation and reliability. Here are some common problems with the Jaguar XJS based on complaints from owners:

Engine Overheating: One of the most common problems with the Jaguar XJS is engine overheating, which can lead to severe consequences such as blown head gaskets. This issue is particularly prevalent in the V12 models, which are known for their high heat output. Regular maintenance and monitoring of the cooling system are crucial to prevent engine overheating.

Water Leaks: Water leaks are another common problem with the Jaguar XJS, particularly around the door mirrors and sun visors. These leaks can cause damage to the interior of the car and lead to electrical issues. Sealing around the door mirror and regularly checking for leaks can help prevent this problem.

Corrosion: The Jaguar XJS is prone to rust and corrosion, particularly in the lower section of the front wings and around the windscreens and taillights. Regular inspection and maintenance are necessary to prevent rust and corrosion from causing significant damage to the car.

Marelli Failure: The Marelli failure is a common problem with the Jaguar XJS, which can cause complete power loss and even engine fires. This issue is caused by the rotor failing, which shuts down one bank of the engine and causes the ECU to continue fuel supply to the other bank. This poured fuel can reach the CAT con and catch fire.

Gearbox Issues: Knocking sounds from the gearbox are common in the Jaguar XJS, particularly in automatic models. This issue is usually caused by the gearbox mount coming loose, which can be resolved by tightening the bolts.

Electrical Problems: The Jaguar XJS is known for its complex electrical system, which can cause various issues, particularly in the V12 models. The wiring in the engine bay can resemble spaghetti, leading to electrical problems due to direct heat from the engine.

Coolant Issues: The coolant in the Jaguar XJS needs to be flushed and replaced every two years to prevent it from turning brown and causing damage to the engine. If the coolant is not replaced regularly, it can lead to blown head gaskets and other engine problems.

Oil Leaks: Oil leaks are common in the Jaguar XJS, particularly from the rear main oil seal. Replacing the oil seal can help prevent oil leaks and ensure the engine runs smoothly.

In conclusion, the Jaguar XJS is a classic car known for its presence and performance, but it has faced criticism for various issues that have affected its reliability. Regular maintenance and monitoring of the car's systems can help prevent these problems and ensure the car runs smoothly.

Is the Jaguar XJ-S reliable?

Reliable and fun weekend car

I've had the 1994 XJS 4.0L six cylinder for about five years and it's been surprisingly reliable as an occasional driver. I've only had to do some work on the water pump, and the model has proven to be worry-free, especially with historic issues regarding electronics, or other quirks.

Why is the Jaguar XJ-S so cheap?

The Jaguar XJ-S was built from 1975-96 and was the most affordable mass-produced V-12 sports car ever built. But owners constantly balanced enjoyment and aggravation, which has depressed prices to bargain levels. Stiffer emissions and safety regulations demanded a new kind of Jaguar sports car in the 1970s.

Are Jaguar XJ-S expensive to maintain?

Jaguar XJS Repair & Maintenance Costs

The annual maintenance cost of a Jaguar XJS is $710. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.

Are Jaguar V12 engines reliable?

The Jaguar V12 continued to power models in the range during the 1990s and with all the early problems long sorted out the V12 became one of the best engines to have been produced anywhere.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Jaguar Xjs years

We have researched Jaguar problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Jaguar Xjs cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Jaguar Xjs model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Jaguar Xjs model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Jaguar Xjs years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Jaguar Xjs car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Jaguar Xjs , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Fuel system problems
Gasoline problems
Electrical system problems
Seat belts problems
Service brakes problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Jaguar Xjs vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Xjs model years

A total of 5 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Xjs model years

There were a total of 16 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Xjs model years

There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 97 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Jaguar Xjs . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Jaguar Xjs vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Jaguar Xjs 1988

Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
Date Complaint: 2019-05-06
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: 1988 JAGUAR XJS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REPAIRED THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS

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Jaguar Xjs 1992

Date Of Incident: 2014-11-25
Date Complaint: 2014-11-25
Fire: 1
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: MARELLI FIRE!!!!!!!!@ A GAS STATION!!!! *TR

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Jaguar Xjs 1992

Date Of Incident: 2014-11-24
Date Complaint: 2014-11-24
Fire: 1
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: MARELLI FIRE!!!!!!! @ A GAS STATION!!! *TR

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Jaguar Xjs 1988

Date Of Incident: 2010-07-14
Date Complaint: 2014-09-08
VIN: SAJNV5845JC
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 JAGUAR XJS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FUEL LINE BECAME LOADED WITH FUEL, WHICH CAUSED PRESSURE TO BUILD IN THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 89V168000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

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Jaguar Xjs 1987

Date Of Incident: 2011-08-15
Date Complaint: 2012-04-17
VIN: SAJNV3842HC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 JAGUAR XJS. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL POP WAS HEARD FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT OPENED THE FUEL PUMP VALVE AND GASOLINE BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE TANK. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL GASOLINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING 5 MPH AND ABOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 87V142000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

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Jaguar Xjs 1995

Date Of Incident: 2008-01-08
Date Complaint: 2011-12-10
VIN: SAJNX2745SC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS REMAIN FULLY DEPLOYED POST USE, WILL PARTIALLY RETRACT WITH PUSHING AND PULLING SEVERAL TIMES. NEVER COMPLETELY RETRACT, THIS IS A US LEFT SIDE DRIVE 2+2 CONVERTIBLE. *TR

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Jaguar Xjs 1989

Date Of Incident: 2011-04-01
Date Complaint: 2011-10-17
VIN: SAJNA5846KC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JAGUAR XJS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V179000 (SEAT BELTS) AND CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND HE HAD BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

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Jaguar Xjs 1988

Date Of Incident: 2011-06-28
Date Complaint: 2011-07-28
VIN: SAJNV5846JC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 JAGUAR XJS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PULL OUT FROM ITS RETRACTOR, MAKING IT INOPERABLE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS RESTRICTED UN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V179000 (SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 67,000.

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Jaguar Xjs 1990

Date Of Incident: 2009-07-15
Date Complaint: 2010-09-15
VIN: SAJFY1743LC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JAGUAR XJS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LOCKING INTO PLACE. THE CONTACT STATED PREVIOUSLY THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELTS FOR HER VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT AND THAT IS ON BACKORDER WITH NO ESTIMATED TIME. THERE HAD BEEN NO REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157000. UPDATED 03/02/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS DEVELOPED AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM. IT DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, IT KEEPS RATCHETING BACK AND FORTH, WHICH WEARS DOWN THE BATTERY. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS TO PULL THE FUSE TO DISABLE IT, WHICH RENDERS THE SEAT BELT INEFFECTIVE . THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS HAVE BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR OVER A YEAR. UPDATED 03/09/11

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Jaguar Xjs 1988

Date Of Incident: 2010-08-23
Date Complaint: 2010-08-31
VIN: SAJNA5847JC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 JAGUAR XJS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. HE STATED THAT THE SMELL WAS SO STRONG THAT IT GAVE HIM A HEADACHE. HE ADDED FUEL TO THE VEHICLE AND THOUGHT THAT HE HAD SPILLED SOME FUEL ON HIM. HE REFERENCED RECALL 90V123000,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THEY NO LONGER CARRY THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN AUGUST 2010. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,002 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 44,200. UPDATED 1/25/11 *CN UPDATED 04/14/11

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Jaguar Xjs 1988

Date Of Incident: 2009-06-30
Date Complaint: 2009-10-15
VIN: SAJNA5841JC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT MECHANISM (AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS) ON MY 1988 JAGUAR XJ6 COUPE ARE NOT WORKING. JAGUAR CLAIMS A LIFETIME WARRANTY. HOWEVER THE PARTS ARE ON "NATIONAL BACK ORDER" ACCORDING TO MY DEALER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF I CHOOSE TO DRIVE MY CAR, POSSIBLY A TRAFFIC VIOLATION AS WELL. JAGUAR SEEMS UNABLE/UNWILLING TO HONOR ITS WARRANTY, GIVING IN THE WORDS OF A FELLOW JAGUAR OWNER "A SONG AND DANCE". *TR

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Jaguar Xjs 1982

Date Of Incident: 2008-03-15
Date Complaint: 2008-05-14
VIN: SAJNV5847CC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 JAGUAR XJS. THE VEHICLE IS PERMEATING FUMES AND RUNS POORLY DUE TO THE LOSS OF FUEL. A SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DAMAGED AND LEAKING, AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FOLLOWING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS WERE REFERENCED: 81V134000, 85V087000 AND 83V135000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL), 82V022000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), 90V035000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), AND 90V123000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 06/09/08 *BF

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Jaguar Xjs 1988

Date Of Incident: 2008-05-01
Date Complaint: 2008-05-05
Number Of Injuries: 1
Crash: 1
VIN: SAJNA3842JC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Summary: I WAS PARKED IN A SMALL STRIP CENTER. I HAD JUST LEFT THE BARBER SHOP AND I TOOK NOTE OF ALL THE KIDS IN THE PARKING LOT AND A SUV PARKED NEARBY. I TURNED ON THE ENGINE OF MY 1988 XJSC JAGUAR, ENGINE SOUND SEEMED NORMAL. I THEN TURNED MY HEAD TO VIEW THE REAR AND PROCEEDED TO MOVE IN REVERSE, BUT AS I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN A VIOLENT MANNER ON ITS OWN. THE CAR MOVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET IN SECONDS AND I FOUND MYSELF GOING BACKWARDS FOR NO LOGICAL REASON. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD, BUT AS I DID THE CAR LUNGED SIDEWAYS INTO A BLOCK WALL PROTECTED BY A CONCRETE STEEL POST. AS I HIT THE POST, THE REAR OF MY CAR BOUNCED INTO THE REAR OF A PARKED SUV. POLICE SUSPECT THAT I TRAMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL, BUT FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE CRASH. I HAVE THE BEST DRIVER RATING WITH STATE FARM, I DO NOT USE ANY DRUGS LEGAL OR ILLEGAL AND WAS EXTRA CAUTIOUS THAT DAY BECAUSE OF ALL THE KIDS IN THE AREA. SO FAR, THE REAL CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN FOUND ALTHOUGH I SUSPECT THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE THE PROBLEM. *TR

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Jaguar Xjs 1985

Date Of Incident: 1999-07-14
Date Complaint: 2005-06-17
Fire: 1
VIN: SAJNV5848FC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: THIS 1985 JAGUAR HAD AN ENGINE FIRE WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER, PARTS WERE REPLACED AND THE CAR HAD A SECOND ENGINE FIRE IN MY GARAGE, I HAVE REPLACED THE PARTS AGAIN. THE FIRE STARTS IN THE FUEL RACK AREA.I HAVE SOME OF THE OLD PARTS THAT WERE BURNT. THANK YOU

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Jaguar Xjs 1985

Date Of Incident: 1999-07-09
Date Complaint: 2005-04-29
Fire: 1
VIN: SAJNV5848FC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: ENGINE FIRE, BURNT SEVERAL ITEMS ON ENGINE, REPLACED WITH USED PARTS, ENGINE FIRE A SECOND TIME, REPLACED AGAIN. *AK

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Latest 5 recalls Jaguar Xjs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 50 recalls for different components of the Jaguar Xjs.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Jaguar Xjs 1996
Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Model: Jaguar Xjs 1992
Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Model: Jaguar Xjs 1993
Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Model: Jaguar Xjs 1994
Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Model: Jaguar Xjs 1995
Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).