LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I 1995: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

General Information

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

Summary

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Notes

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'.