Jaguar Cars, Ltd.: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. in 1982. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 9, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

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.

NHTSA ID: 82V022000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 3,718

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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