Recall - C002 EVAP Purge System Defect: Overview

RECALL
No: 4

RECALL (C002) XJ-S PURGE KIT

Date: FEBRUARY, 1990

Model:
H&E XJ-S CONV.

KEY POINTS:
RECALL INFORMATION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE

The Hess & Eisenhardt Company has filed with the National Highway Traffic safety Administration (NHTSA) a Vehicle safety Defect Report for the defect/recall described in this bulletin. By agreement with the Hess & Eisenhardt Company, Jaguar Cars Inc. will administer this recall program on their behalf.

The Hess & Eisenhardt Company has determined that, on 1986 through 1988 Jaguar XJ-S vehicles converted into convertible models by Hess & Eisenhardt, a defect exists in the fuel vapor recovery system such that excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur, thereby creating fuel odors or after prolonged cycling, a weakening of fuel tank structure which could cause fuel tank leaks.





Affected VIN Range(s)

Dealer Vehicle Campaign List

"Dealer Campaign List" not included listing affected vehicles which were invoiced to you.

If a campaign list is not enclosed, then (according to our records) you did not receive any of the affected vehicles.

You may be required to perform recall campaign work on a vehicle that was not invoiced to your dealership (i.e., transient owner, etc.).

If this occurs, normal repair procedures should be followed.

Owner Notification

Beginning February 26, 1990, all owners on record will be issued recall notifications via first class mail. Included will also be a letter advising them of this condition. (A copy of the owner's letter is shown).

Owners will be asked to contact their selling dealer (or nearest authorized dealer) and make an appointment for repair work. They will also be asked to sign and return the "Campaign Claim" form to the dealer.





Parts & Warranty Information

Note:
Ensure that the Parts Manager receives a copy of this bulletin.

Purge Kit P/N JLM 2046 will be shipped to you (chargeable) by your Zone Office. All parts, whether Jaguar or Hess & Eisenhardt must be ordered on an as needed basis, Jaguar parts through your Zone Parts Department and Hess & Eisenhardt parts through Hess & Eisenhardt Co. Reimbursement for labor and parts will be through the existing Hess & Eisenhardt warranty claim procedures.

NOTE:
Claims should be submitted using the existing W1 claim form procedure. Any parts replaced not included in the recall procedure, must be submitted on a separate warranty claim.

HESS & EISENHARDT PURGE SYSTEM RECALL

CONTENTS

I. Verification of purge System Specification

As the result of a running change on 1987 XJS vehicles, two slightly different purge systems were installed at the factory. A dealer installed service kit (JLM 832) was also issued for 1987 vehicles pre VIN 133461. Before beginning the recall, vehicles built before VIN 133461 must be updated with kit JLM 832, (instructions included).

II. Installation Of Recall Kit

Included are step by step instructions on how to install the purge system recall kit. Instructions on how to identify if an a/c link harness has been installed in service (per TSB section 82 number 9); and, installation instructions for installing the link harness when not fitted.

III. Fuel System Integrity Test

The integrity test has five sections:

^ A list of necessary equipment.

^ Notes on using a combustible gas detector

^ Preparation steps for the integrity test.

^ Instructions to test fuel filler cap sealing.

^ An integrity test for locating possible fuel leaks or odor sources

IV Torque Specifications

A listing of torque specifications for fuel tank fittings and hose clamps is included for reference.

WARNING:
THE OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF JAGUAR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. ALL NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN WHEN SERVICING OR TESTING SYSTEMS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING:
DO NOT SMOKE OR CAUSE A SPARK OR FLAME WREN WORKING ON A FUEL SYSTEM.

WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP ON A HOT VEHICLE COMPONENT (I.E., THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OR ENGINE).

WARNING:
ALWAYS WORK ON A FUEL SYSTEM IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.