8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Posted on: 2000-10-26
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.
Consequence
Consequently, the fluid could ignite causing an under-hood fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.
Notes
Owner notification began january 4, 2001.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 1-800-637-6837.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 1998-07-01
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Certain underhood hose and tubing components can fail allowing fluid to leak, such as engine coolant, windshield wiper fluid, and automatic transmission fluid.
Consequence
This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. Note that not all components will need to be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification began july 13, 1998.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 1-800-637-6837.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 1999-01-21
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. As a result of water ingress and subsequent ice blockage, the transmission breather tube can become clogged, expelling transmission fluid from the dipstick tube onto hot engine components.
Consequence
This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the transmission breather tube from the inner fender and a section of the hose will be cut at an angle. This action will remove the end of the breather tube from any pooled water and will eliminate water droplets from clinging to the end of the tube.
Notes
Owner notification began january 11, 1999.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 1-800-637-6837. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 1998-02-27
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. As a result of chaffing of a cruise control wire, the steering wheel rotary coupler can overheat and inadvertently deploy the driver's air bag.
Consequence
Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin march 24, 1998. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1998-02-27
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. As a result of chaffing of a cruise control wire, the steering wheel rotary coupler can overheat and inadvertently deploy the driver's air bag.
Consequence
Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin march 24, 1998. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1996-03-12
Description
The rear radius arm, which locates the rear axle, can fail at the extruded aluminum chassis eye end.
Consequence
A broken radius arm can allow movement of the rear axle and vehicle instability.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear radius arm assemblies.
Notes
System: suspension; rear; control arm. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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.
DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1995-06-26
Description
A flexible brake hose that connects the hydraulic pump to the anti-lock brake system (abs) valve block assembly can leak causing loss of brake fluid.
Consequence
Loss of brake fluid can result in the inoperation of primary brake circuit, including the rear brakes, and loss of abs operation with a consequent reduction in braking performance and possible increased braking distances. Also, brake fluid leakage in the engine compartment could cause a fire if there is a source of ignition.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if it is fitted with the suspect hose and then replace the suspect hose with the latest design.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; lines;hose; nonmetallic.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.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 range rover at 1-301-731-9040. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1995-08-21
Description
The idler pulley, part of the engine front end serpentine belt system, can fail resulting in serpentine belt damage or disengagement.
Consequence
Disengagement of the pulley on the roadway can cause harm to pedestrians and other vehicles. Also, failure of the belt causes aloss of power steering assist which can increase the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the idler pulley with a newly designed idler pulley.
Notes
System: engine; pulley.vehicle description: multi-purpose 4.0 se passenger vehicles.note: while power steering assist will be lost if the belt fails, manual steering control remains.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 tim, 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.