Recall
Jaguar Xj6 — 82V022000
NHTSA ID
82V022000
Make
Jaguar
Model
Xj6
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1982-03-09
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units Affected
3,718
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.