LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2002: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V347000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | FREELANDER | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-12-06 | 2004-07-12 | 2004-07-19 |
Production Dates: 2001-09-05 - 2004-06-29
Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover
Manufacturer Campaign Number: B176
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31049
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT MARGINALLY ABOVE THE PERMITTED 1000 HEAD IMPACT CRITERIA. AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE A-PILLAR TRIM WITH A REVISED COMPONENT THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE TO FULLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
LAND ROVER RECALL NO. B176.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
