2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 04V207000 on 05/06/2004
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 07/11/2002 - 09/26/2002
- Affected:
- 3,194
- Defect:
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the child door lock on the left hand rear door can become disengaged.
- Consequence:
- This could lead to a child being able to open a rear door while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the left hand rear latch. the recall began december 4, 2004. owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
- Notes:
- Land rover recall no. b163. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V347000 on 07/18/2004
- Component:
- Structure:body:roof and pillars
- Manufactured:
- 09/04/2001 - 06/28/2004
- Affected:
- 31,049
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 04V489000 on 10/14/2004
- Component:
- Structure:frame and members
- Manufactured:
- 08/19/2003 - 08/27/2003
- Affected:
- 4
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A cracked or deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 05V300000 on 06/27/2005
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 03/28/2002 - 04/18/2005
- Affected:
- 1,941
- Defect:
- On certain five door sport utility vehicles, it is possible to operate the interior door handle to open the door when the child safety lever is in the "on" position.
- Consequence:
- The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the latch assembly. the recall began on september 8, 2005. owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
- Notes:
- Land rover recall no.b011.customers can also 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.
- Campaign:
- 07V041000 on 02/13/2007
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 09/04/2001 - 05/18/2005
- Affected:
- 33,247
- Defect:
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. hill descent control (hdc), traction control (tc) and cruise control warning lights may also be illuminated.
- Consequence:
- Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in may 2007. owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. an interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on march 26, 2007. the second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning july 30, 2007. owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.
- Notes:
- Land rover recall no. p004.customers may also 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.
2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER TSBs (24)
- Bulletin:
- 700504
- Component:
- 034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- Front brake caliper guide pin grease. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 700904
- Component:
- 035000 service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
- Summary:
- Brake fluid level switch availability. land rover freelander. all model years. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 700804
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Front brake disc vibration resolution. brake pulsation or shudder. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0405
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Vehicle safety recall b176 (#04v-347). the level of occupant protection provided by the a post trim installed in production may not fully meet the required standard. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 701004
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Abs (anti-lock braking system) ecu (electronic control unit) availability for repairs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0404
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- The left hand rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when it is believed that the child lock is engaged. vehicle safety recall - b163 (04v-207). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 440205
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Correct identification of transmission fluid check plug. the similarity of the freelander automatic transmission level inspection plug to surrounding fasteners can lead to loosening of the incorrect bolt with damaging consequences. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 440305
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Revised procedures and times for transmission replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 760106
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnostic control unit (dcu) fault codes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 860702
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Fuel gauge level troubleshooting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 08142007
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Customers of freelander vehicles are being alerted to the presence of a problem by illumination of the m.i.l. or failure of the engine to start. there have also been isolated incidents of stalling. *nj
- Bulletin:
- TSB-Q-057
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Land rover: fuel pump module operation. in line fuel filters fitted to fuel delivery modules in gasoline vehicles may be manufacturers way from specification. fuel filters may contain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond filter
- Bulletin:
- SB-SWA-09-01
- Component:
- 092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Landrover service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. in line fuel filters in fuel delivery modules of vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. may contain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond fil
- Bulletin:
- TB-0057
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Land rover service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. fuel pump module operation. in line fuel filters fitted to fuel delivery modules in vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. fuel filters may contain a
- Bulletin:
- TB-Q-057
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Land rover: fuel filters were manufactured incorrectly and may alter fuel flow. the vehicle may then run rough, malfunction light may come on, and there may be other engine problems. there will be stored trouble codes. *rm updated 4/9
- Bulletin:
- Q057NAS5
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- SRE07-05.2
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- SWA09-01.3
- Component:
- 092300 fuel system, other:fuel filter
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- SFCC-14SEP17
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Presentation from dealer shop foreman conference call
- Bulletin:
- LTB00401NAS6
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
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