NHTSA Recall 82V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V022000; Date: Mar. 9, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Jaguar XJ6; 1982 Jaguar XJS
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 3,718
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles may be fitted with an unauthorized fuel pump electrical inertia switch. This switch has a tin coating added to the contacts that create the potential for a high electrical resistance. This could cause overheating and possible distortion of the plastic mounting around the fixed contact. This could result in inability to start the vehicle since there is a flow of current to the fuel pump.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the inertia switch at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; electrical inertia switch. Consequences of defect: an inability to restart the engine may cause a traffichazard and the potential for an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 1982
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