LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I 1995: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V203000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY I | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-03-15 | 2004-04-12 | 2004-04-30 |
Production Dates: 1993-12-02 - 1996-11-04
Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover
Manufacturer Campaign Number: B156
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45267
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.
CRACKS WHICH CONTINUE TO PROPAGATE CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN SIGNS OF LIQUID FUEL FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN FILLING THE TANK, PARTICULARLY IF OVERFILLING IS ATTEMPTED. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
LAND ROVER RECALL NO. B156.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
