HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY 1996: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| Make : HITCHHIKER | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-04-14 - 1996-06-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V247000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-01-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-12-12 | Date Added to Database: 1996-12-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20889 | ||
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Summary:
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 24, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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