Make : LAND ROVER | Model : FREELANDER | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20030820 - 20030828 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V489000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20041007 | Date Added to Database: 20041015 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAND ROVER | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: B175 | ||
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT WELD NUT WAS INSTALLED. LACK OF THIS BOLT COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE SUBFRAME TO CRACK OR BECOME DEFORMED. |
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Consequence:
A CRACKED OR DEFORMED SUBFRAME COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO INSTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF THE SUBFRAME FIXING IS CORRECTLY FITTED AND CLAMPED UP. IF NECESSARY, THE SUBFRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS CORRECT WELD NUTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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