LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2003: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V489000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | FREELANDER | 2003 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2004-10-07 | 2004-10-15 |
Production Dates: 2003-08-20 - 2003-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Land Rover
Manufacturer Campaign Number: B175
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A CRACKED OR DEFORMED SUBFRAME COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO INSTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
LAND ROVER RECALL NO. B175.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
