Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V134000 Reported October 27, 1981

Fuel:fuel injection:unknown type:line:hose

Jaguar Cars, Ltd. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,630 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81V134000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
4,630
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 27, 1981

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles could be subject to a fuel leakage in the engine compartment due to the possibility of deterioration in the integrity of the high pressure fuel hose connections.

Corrective Action

All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 81V134000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 81V134000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 81V134000?

NHTSA recall 81V134000 was issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. on October 27, 1981. It addresses: Fuel:fuel injection:unknown type:line:hose. The recall affects approximately 4,630 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81V134000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.