2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Recall

Campaign:
07E047000 on 07/08/2007
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
245,845
Defect:
Certain aftermarket thule hitch style bicycle racks with fold down style bike arms. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
Consequence:
When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has to potential of causing a severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.
Correction:
Thule will notify owners and provide a repair kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on june 20, 2007. owners can contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391). notes: land rover purchased some of these bike racks for use on their lr3 and range rover sport vehicles, part no. lrnapbr4. l. l. bean also sells some of these bike racks under the model name of hitching post pro (wd75, wd76, wd77, wd78, yl05, bbg9, bbh1, bbh2, bbh4), expressway (wd72, wd73, bbh5, bbh6), or trailblazer (wd31, bbh7). rei has also purchased some of these bike racks under model names: hitching post pro (934, 934xt, 935, 935xt, 936, 936xt, 937, 937xt, 951, 951xt), expressway (995, 995xt, 996, 996xt), and trailblazer (998, 998xt).
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT TSBs (102)

Bulletin:
00057
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Land-rover - suspension warning lamp illuminated on the instrument cluster on range rover sport. model year unknown. *nj updated 10/22/08. *pe
Bulletin:
LTB-00079
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Land rover: epb module screech/noise from parking brake/parking brake shoe drag-diagnostic procedures. vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following: a rubbing/squeak noise from the rear/parking brake when the vehicle is moving; evide
Bulletin:
LTB-00269
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Land rover: air suspension system-compressor delivery valve and drier replacement; software update. amber or red suspension system warning indicator may illuminate and suspension system inactive may display in the message center or there
Bulletin:
LTB-00270
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Land rover: suspension system software update when replacing compressor. amber or red suspension warning indicator may illuminate with suspensions system inactive displayed in message center or may be a noticeable degradation in suspensio
Bulletin:
LTB-00282
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Land rover: there are a number of problems with side door latches. one door might not open from outside, but will from the inside or the opposite. a door may not lock. there could be an unwanted 'door ajar' message. *rm
Bulletin:
LTB00360
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Land rover: there is a service repair for the front seat rail. *rm
Bulletin:
LTB00282
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Land rover: there are a number of issues with the side door latch operation. the doors may not open from either side or may not lock. *rm
Bulletin:
TB-00331
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Land rover: when repairing or replacing the air suspension compressor the air suspension relay must be replaced. *rm
Bulletin:
TB-00321
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Land rover: the restraint control module has four possible trouble codes stored caused by the wiring harness under the seat. *rm
Bulletin:
LTB-00397
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Land rover: seat belts are jamming, slow and/or fail to retract. *pe
Bulletin:
LTB-00221
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Land rover: due to low tire pressure warning, the tire valve stem was damage while during manual tire pressure inflation/checking. *pe
Bulletin:
LTB-00228-NAS-3
Component:
105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:
Landrover: with electronic torque managed (etm) rear differential motor being energized, instrument cluster display electronic rear differential control module and dynamic suspension may lower. resulting in wear of motor assembly.
Bulletin:
LTB-00429-NAS-2
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Land rover: driving at altitudes of 8200 feet (2500 meters), engine exhibits poor or reduced performance and power and engine malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate. *pe
Bulletin:
SSM-58257
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Land rover: range rover sport, discovery 3/4, lr3 / 4 customers may initially report that their srs warning lamp has become illuminated on the instrument pack of their vehicle. *js
Bulletin:
LTB-00644NAS-1
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Land rover: due to corroded chassis wiring harness on left rear side of chassis-to-body connector, multiple warning lights are displayed in the instrument cluster. model 2005-2009 lr3 (la), 2006-2013 range rover sport (ls), 2010-2013 lr4
Bulletin:
LTB00665NAS1
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
LTB00241NAS5
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
LTB00322NAS3
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
LTB00429NAS3
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
LTB00493NAS2
Component:
210000 trailer hitches
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
LTB00526NAS1
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SSM71438
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SSM 71438A
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
SSM60517
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
"issue: following warranty analysis of steering racks reported to be leaking, 75% have been identified as no fault found, following testing. cause: land rover engineering have recently visited dealerships where a request has been made t
Bulletin:
SSM66617
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"issue: a customer may report a concern with a flat battery or poor starting; when testing the battery it is determined that a charge is required. cause: when charging a battery (both primary and secondary) with a bms (battery monitorin
Bulletin:
SSM66677
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"issue: after the engine coolant on a 5.0l v8 aj133 engine has been partially or fully drained and filled, the customer experiences the engine overheating. cause: the refill procedure has not been completed correctly, resulting in insuf
Bulletin:
SSM60517
Component:
014200 steering:rack and pinion:rack
Summary:
"issue: following warranty analysis of steering racks reported to be leaking, 75% have been identified being fault free, following testing. cause: land rover engineering have recently visited dealerships where a request has been made to
Bulletin:
SSM67637
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
"issue: land rover engineering have been monitoring reports for lack of cooling from the air conditioning system on higher time in service vehicles, where insufficient performance of the air conditioning compressor has been found to be
Bulletin:
SSM51797
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"issue the outer cover on the remote key can detach from the casing.see attachment. cause the root cause was found to be that anti rust oil residue remains on the supplier's tooling at the start of a production run."
Bulletin:
SSM67897
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
"issue incorrectly configured seat modules can cause incorrect functioning of the seat, or battery drain issues. the vehicle seat memory module logs u1a4c 00, 'build end of line mode active' cause the seat module has been incorrectly con
Bulletin:
SSM68378
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
"issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as 'no fault found'. cause: incorrect diagnosis."
Bulletin:
SSM69158
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
"issue: a customer may report a concern of no sound from the audio system, even when the volume is turned up. the audio/video button on touch-screen home page may also be greyed out. cause: one of the modules situated on the most bus, su
Bulletin:
SSM 71438
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
"issue: oil leak from transfer case output flange cause: the cause is under investigation"
Bulletin:
LTB00401NAS4
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. cause: this may be caused by a road wheel/tire assembly imbalance and/or temporary tire flat-spotting.
Bulletin:
SSM58077
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
"re-issued february 2014. issue: land rover are currently evaluating reports where diagnosis has led to a concern with the air suspension valve block on discovery 4/ range rover sport 10my onwards. cause: currently under investigation."
Bulletin:
SSM59197
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
"issue: the touch screen display (tsd) also known as front control display interface module (fcdim) or high level display front (hldf) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and
Bulletin:
SSM70878
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
"issue: engineering is investigating the cause of front drive shafts (half shafts) rubber boots split or damaged on land rover / range rover vehicles in warranty. cause: unknown ' engineering investigation on-going."
Bulletin:
SSM71298
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
"issue: the engine mil is illuminated and one of the following dtc's are set: p2401-00, p2402-00, p2404-29, p2404- 2f, p2405-00, p2406-00, p240a-00, p240b-00, p240c- 00, p2450-00 or p2451-00 cause: if no fault is found on the vehicle
Bulletin:
SSM71438
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
"issued february 2014. issue: oil leak from transfer case output flange cause: the cause is under investigation"
Bulletin:
SSM71484
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
"issue: a customer may complain that the dynamic response lamp is illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) c1119-09,c1119-22,c1119-62, c1119-91,c1b11-62, may be present. cause: replacement of the valve block may not be required as
Bulletin:
SSM71540
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
"issue: a customer may report a noise from the rear of the vehicle whilst driving. cause: rear wheel bearing noisy or difficult to turn."
Bulletin:
LTB00644NAS1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Situation: multiple warning lights may be displayed on the instrument cluster. cause: this may be caused by corroded chassis wiring harness at the rear left-side chassis-to-body connector.
Bulletin:
"LAND ROVER PROD
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Technical updates related to bulletins referenced in document.
Bulletin:
SSM59197
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
"issue: the touch screen display (tsd) also known as front control display interface module (fcdim) or high level display front (hldf) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and
Bulletin:
SSM71823
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
"issued may 2014: during a recent market visit it was noted that a significant number of dealers have been carrying out pdi's and then returning the vehicle to a storage compound without refitting the transit relay or returning the vehicl
Bulletin:
SSM59197
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
"issue: the touch screen display (tsd) also known as front control display interface module (fcdim) or high level display front (hldf) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and
Bulletin:
SSM71840
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
"issue: brake noise from front axle (with brembo brakes only) cause: under investigation"
Bulletin:
SSM71893
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"issue: customers report a repeat issue of engine noise from the timing chain system, after the vehicle had previously been repaired. cause: the timing chain was not at the correct tension. this was caused by the full repair procedure in t
Bulletin:
SSM71901
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
"issue: customer complaint of noise from facia when travelling over certain road conditions. cause: jlr engineering have found during their investigations that the instrument panel upper section speaker aperture bolt may have a relaxed
Bulletin:
SSM71914
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
"issue a number of alternators are being replaced under warranty and are found to be faulty due to internal regulator chip damage. cause alternators are being damaged due to cross polarity when the vehicle is jump started."
Bulletin:
LTB00057NAS5
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"situation: the dynamic response system red warning lamp may be illuminated on the instrument cluster and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) c1119-62, c1119-09, and/or c1b11-62 may be stored, possibly indicating system contamination. this tec
Bulletin:
LTB00676NAS1
Component:
135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:
"situation: the door mirror may 'judder' during powerfold (manual or automatic) operation. cause: this may be caused by a tolerance stack-up between the door mirror and the door."
Bulletin:
SSM67637
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
"issue: land rover engineering have been monitoring reports for lack of cooling from the air conditioning system on higher time in service vehicles, where insufficient performance of the air conditioning compressor has been found to be th
Bulletin:
SSM71947
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
"issue: when investigating a customer reported steering issue it is found that there is oil/fluid present around the steering gear input shaft. cause: oil or grease leak past input shaft seal through normal use or seal failure."
Bulletin:
SSM71959
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
"issue: discoloration or peeling of the front or rear land rover or range rover badge"
Bulletin:
LTB00420NAS3
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
"situation: the air suspension warning lamp may be illuminated, the air suspension may fail to raise the vehicle, and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1a20-64 may be stored. vehicles within the above vin ranges have been fitted with either a
Bulletin:
SSM56457
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. this includes, but is not limited to, ""vacu-flush"" type equipmen
Bulletin:
LTB00111NAS3
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
"situation: a 'squeak' noise may be evident from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel. cause: this may be caused by a lack of lubrication of the steering gear pinion seal."
Bulletin:
SSM72094
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
"issue: a customer may complain of a squeak or creak from the steering column area on rotation of the steering wheel. range rover sport l320 only. cause: the power steering pinion seal lacks lubrication and dries out."
Bulletin:
LTB00704NAS1
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
"situation: this is an information only bulletin to aid in the diagnosis of hydraulic power steering issues. action: when diagnosing customer concerns relating to the hydraulic power steering system, refer to the service information below.
Bulletin:
SSM37759
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
"issue. a customer may report uneven tyre wear on vehicles fitted with 20 inch wheels and continental 4x4 sport contact tyres. cause. with reference to the photo attached, due to the tread pattern design of this tyre, there can appear to
Bulletin:
SSM41438
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
"issue: misdiagnosis of minor fluid leaks from the stabilizer bar. action: in order to correctly diagnose the leak path on a stabilizer bar, clean the suspected area thoroughly and confirm if the leak is from the pipe o-rings, the stabi
Bulletin:
SSM44211
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
"issue: a review of front lower control arm warranty returns from various markets has shown that arm assemblies have been incorrectly changed for knock issues when the front bush is cracked and should have been replaced as per technical se
Bulletin:
SSM45144
Component:
021232 suspension:front:springs:air suspension:springs/bags
Summary:
"issue: a customer may report suspension low on one side or dropping when left parked. cause: air leak from a front or rear air spring to damper lower seal."
Bulletin:
SSM49497
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
"issue: an oil leak may be detected from the steering gear and incorrectly diagnosed as needing a replacement steering gear assembly. cause: leak from the wagner/steering gear damping valve or sealing washer (see attached photo's)"
Bulletin:
SSM72094
Component:
014000 steering:rack and pinion
Summary:
"issued january 2015. issue: a customer may complain of a squeak or creak from the steering column area on rotation of the steering wheel. range rover sport l320 only. cause: the power steering pinion seal lacks lubrication and dries o
Bulletin:
SSM72127
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
"issue: a customer may experience a vibration from the vehicle whilst travelling along a smooth road surface at speeds greater than 45 mph/72 kph. cause: wheel and tyre assemblies out of balance due to water inside the wheel and tyre as
Bulletin:
SSM37861
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
"issue over half of failed radio head units or separate cd players are found to have been loaded with incorrect media which is not compatible with land rover infotainment systems. cause this is to make you aware of the types of media tha
Bulletin:
SSM71862
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
"issue: customer complains of damage/marking on the surface of the vehicle's instrument pack lens. cause: damage/marking caused by object impact against the lens. staining/discoloration contamination caused by using any type of cleaning
Bulletin:
SSM 72195
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"issue: land rover are currently analyzing body control modules (bcm) returned via warranty. if a bcm has been determined to require replacement following diagnosis, please carry out the steps listed in the action below. cause: curren
Bulletin:
LTB00319NAS4
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
"situation: the exterior a-pillar molding may become loose. cause: this may be caused by the molding's retaining clips losing tension."
Bulletin:
SSM65557
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
"issue: seat switch pack recline button cap is damaged or has broken / fallen off in service. (see fig.1) action: replace by pressing on new button cap part no: lr045801 (see fig.2)"
Bulletin:
SSM72205
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
"issue only applicable to software versions 30.3 (gen 3) fk72-14c104-af and 29.3 (gen 2) dpla-14c104-ag when checking for fault codes logged in the kvm (keyless vehicle module) also known as the rfa (remote function actuator) f000-63/u30
Bulletin:
LTB00514NAS1
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
"situation: the transmission malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0729 to p0735, p0783, and p2702 to p2704 are stored in the transmission control module (tcm). cause: this may be caused b
Bulletin:
SSM37861
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
"issue over half of failed radio head units or separate cd players are found to have been loaded with incorrect media which is not compatible with land rover infotainment systems. cause this is to make you aware of the types of media tha
Bulletin:
SSM72323
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
"issue: a customer may report a concern that when the vehicle is started there is no cabin audio at all from any sources. if the nav button is pressed a 2-5 second period of am/ fm radio can be heard and then returns back to no audio. issue
Bulletin:
LTB00319NAS5
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
"situation: the exterior a-pillar molding may become loose. cause: this may be caused by the molding's retaining clips losing tension."
Bulletin:
LTB00322NAS4
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
"situation: the upper windshield finisher may be loose or a wind noise may be evident. cause: this may be caused by body tolerances in relation to the upper windshield finisher profile"
Bulletin:
LTB00552NAS2
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
"situation: the windshield wipers may make a squeak noise, judder, or streak the windshield. cause: this may be caused by a build-up of dirt and grease on the surface of the windshield glass."
Bulletin:
LTB00676NAS2
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
"situation: the door mirror may 'judder' during powerfold (manual or automatic) operation and/or may be loose or vibrates. cause: this may be caused by a tolerance stack-up between the door mirror and the door and/or the retaining screws
Bulletin:
LTB00382NAS2
Component:
137200 visibility:rear window wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
"situation: the rear window wiper motor may be inoperative. cause: this may be caused by internal mechanism components becoming worn."
Bulletin:
LTB00676NAS2
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
"situation: the door mirror may 'judder' during powerfold (manual or automatic) operation and/or may be loose or vibrates. cause: this may be caused by a tolerance stack-up between the door mirror and the door and/or the retaining screws
Bulletin:
SSM72011
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
"issue the wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting bluetooth connectivity in car. cause the front control display interface module(touchscreen) has no effect on bluetooth connectivity in the car and as such may be incorrectl
Bulletin:
SSM72541
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
"issue l320 range rover sport customers may report that either of or both rear wheel arch finishers have corroded or become mis-shaped ' see attached photo's cause corrosion and thus structural failure of the internal aluminium carrier c
Bulletin:
SSM37361
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"re-issued dec 2015 a large number of oxygen sensors that have been replaced in the north american market have been returned to the supplier (denso) to investigate for possible defects."
Bulletin:
SSM38303
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
"re-issued dec 2015 issue: when completing a repair on components in the power assisted steering system, debris may be found within the power steering fluid system which could lead to system contamination and a deterioration in system p
Bulletin:
SSM43818
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
"re-issued dec 2015 issue: brake caliper discolouration. cause: damage to the caliper finish while cleaning the vehicle and, or the road wheels"
Bulletin:
SSM52757
Component:
032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Summary:
"issue: excessive brake pedal pressure required to get the auto transmission out of park, warning lights on the instrument pack with associated dtc's for brake light switch (p0504-27, p0504-62, c1a96-64) or brakes showing signs of drag an
Bulletin:
SSM72547
Component:
173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Summary:
"issue: withdrawal of technical service bulletin (ltb00833v2) relating to tailgate switch malfunction. cause: part supply constraints."
Bulletin:
SSM72071
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
"issue: customers / dealers may report a concern with the operation of the front or rear window regulators cause: various conditions that contribute to the operation of the window regulator not operating"
Bulletin:
SSM71859
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
"issue customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers cause lack of understand of leather as a natural product and the conditions it may cause."
Bulletin:
LTB00401NAS5
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Bulletin:
SFCC-14SEP17
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Presentation from dealer shop foreman conference call
Bulletin:
SSM73521
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
When attempting to update the navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
Bulletin:
SFCC_08MAR18_16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The 'service required' warning text will not appear on the instrument cluster (ic) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
Bulletin:
SSM69158
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
issue: a customer may report a concern of no sound from the audio system, even when the volume is turned up. the audio/video button on touch-screen home page may also be greyed out.
Bulletin:
SSM72929
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Issue: the touch screen (ts) also known as front control display interface module (fcdim) or high level display front (hldf) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and blank scree
Bulletin:
SSM72011
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Issue: the wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting bluetooth connectivity in car.
Bulletin:
SSM70798
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Issue: this ssm is to support the description provided in technical bulletin ltb00631 for compact key low level repair.
Bulletin:
SSM71859
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Issue: customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers
Bulletin:
SSM70798
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Issue: this ssm is to support the description provided in technical bulletin ltb00631 for compact key low level repair.
Bulletin:
SSM71859
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Issue: customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers

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