2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
04V510000 on 10/31/2004
Component:
Air bags
Affected:
4
Defect:
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the deflector panel contained in the passenger side air bag module may not have been built to specification.
Consequence:
Damage to the air bag may occur that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment, injuring the seat occupant.
Correction:
Dealers have replaced the passenger air bag modules in all the affected vehicles.
Notes:
Land rover recall no. b186. 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.

2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER TSBs (23)

Bulletin:
700504
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Front brake caliper guide pin grease. *jb
Bulletin:
04
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
New p-codes is use on t4. to include 2005 land rover range rover. *nm
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:
701004
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Abs (anti-lock braking system) ecu (electronic control unit) availability for repairs. *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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