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2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

Corrective Action

consequently park may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to park and all indicators show park position is achieved. if the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. the recall began on november 19, 2005. owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. one of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.

Corrective Action

unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. one or both of the bolts that retain the brake caliper to the axle may have missed a final assembly torque operation. consequently they may be loose or possibly missing.

Corrective Action

caliper disengagement from the axle could result causing reduced vehicle stability when braking and possibly locking up of the affected wheel.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles to verify that the proper torque has been applied.

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. one of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.

Corrective Action

unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.

2000 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Suspension:Automatic Stability Control (Asc)

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. the material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.

Corrective Action

this could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).

Recall Notes

dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

1999 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the cast alloy throttle body is heated by fluid bled from the cooling system, to prevent icing in extremely cold weather conditions. this fluid passes through a small attachment (plate) to the throttle body, which utilizes a cork gasket. the cork gasket has proven to be unreliable in this application. consequently, coolant fluid can leak from the interface between the de-icer plate and the throttle body.

Corrective Action

should this coolant collect on high temperature regions of the engine, the coolant fluid could ignite.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the throttle body gasket, de-icer attachment, and securing hardware.

1999 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.

Corrective Action

consequently, the fluid could ignite causing an under-hood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.

1999 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. one of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.

Corrective Action

unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.

1999 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Suspension:Automatic Stability Control (Asc)

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. the material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.

Corrective Action

this could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).

Recall Notes

dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. note that not all components will need to be replaced.

1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.

Corrective Action

consequently, the fluid could ignite causing an under-hood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. note that not all components will need to be replaced.

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.

Corrective Action

consequently, the fluid could ignite causing an under-hood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. note that not all components will need to be replaced.

1996 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.

Corrective Action

consequently, the fluid could ignite causing an under-hood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. note that not all components will need to be replaced.

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

the idler pulley, part of the engine front end serpentine belt system, can fail resulting in serpentine belt damage or disengagement.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the idler pulley with a newly designed idler pulley.

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hose

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.

Corrective Action

consequently, the fluid could ignite causing an under-hood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

the rear radius arm, which locates the rear axle, can fail at the extruded aluminum chassis eye end.

Corrective Action

a broken radius arm can allow movement of the rear axle and vehicle instability.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear radius arm assemblies.

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light

Consequence of Defect

the electrical switch adjacent to the brake pedal which operates the brake lamps may fail to operate.

Corrective Action

the brake lamps may fail to work when brakes are applied,increasing the risk of rear-end collision.

Recall Notes

replace the brake lamp switch with an improved version.

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the right rear metal brake line could come in contact with the top of the right rear shock absorber. this could lead to an eventual fluid leak in one of the two brake circuits.

Corrective Action

the leak of fluid from the rear metal brake line couldcause reduced braking effectiveness and increase stopping distance.

Recall Notes

reroute rear metal brake lines to avoid contact with the rear shock absorber, and replace brake lines that have contacted the shock absorbers.

1990 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.

1990 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light

Consequence of Defect

the electrical switch adjacent to the brake pedal which operates the brake lamps may fail to operate.

Corrective Action

the brake lamps may fail to work when brakes are applied,increasing the risk of rear-end collision.

Recall Notes

replace the brake lamp switch with an improved version.

1990 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the right rear metal brake line could come in contact with the top of the right rear shock absorber. this could lead to an eventual fluid leak in one of the two brake circuits.

Corrective Action

the leak of fluid from the rear metal brake line couldcause reduced braking effectiveness and increase stopping distance.

Recall Notes

reroute rear metal brake lines to avoid contact with the rear shock absorber, and replace brake lines that have contacted the shock absorbers.

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

incorrect installation of a circlip holding the brake pedal pivot shaft could allow the circlip to disengage and the pivot shaft to move enough for the brake pedal to move from its designed position.

Corrective Action

although full braking action can still be obtained,driver alarm from the incorrectly positioned pedal could result in aninappropriate action by the driver which could cause an accident.

Recall Notes

repair circlip installation to prevent its disengagement.

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

a nylon pivot pin in the seat belt retractor lock mechanism may be too large in diameter.

Corrective Action

the nylon material swells in the presence of atmospherehumidity and can restrict movement of a locking pawl which activates the beltlocking mechanism.

Recall Notes

inspection of all vehicles and replace any suspect belt assembly.

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

inflation pressure recommended for rear wheels will not support rear gawr.

Corrective Action

vehicles would not comply with fmvss 120.

Recall Notes

send notification letter with a revised tire placard indicating appropriate tire inflation pressures.

1988 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

corrosion could occur between the fuel filter and its retaining bracket.

Corrective Action

this could result in perforation of the filter casingand fuel leakage with potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

install modified fuel filter bracket.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

incorrect installation of a circlip holding the brake pedal pivot shaft could allow the circlip to disengage and the pivot shaft to move enough for the brake pedal to move from its designed position.

Corrective Action

although full braking action can still be obtained,driver alarm from the incorrectly positioned pedal could result in aninappropriate action by the driver which could cause an accident.

Recall Notes

repair circlip installation to prevent its disengagement.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

master cylinder reservoir was not equipped with a warning statement label as required by fmvss 105.

Corrective Action

vehicles would not comply with fmvss 105.

Recall Notes

affix warning label to master cylinder stating clean filler cap before removing.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

a nylon pivot pin in the seat belt retractor lock mechanism may be too large in diameter.

Corrective Action

the nylon material swells in the presence of atmospherehumidity and can restrict movement of a locking pawl which activates the beltlocking mechanism.

Recall Notes

inspection of all vehicles and replace any suspect belt assembly.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

inflation pressure recommended for rear wheels will not support rear gawr.

Corrective Action

vehicles would not comply with fmvss 120.

Recall Notes

send notification letter with a revised tire placard indicating appropriate tire inflation pressures.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

corrosion could occur between the fuel filter and its retaining bracket.

Corrective Action

this could result in perforation of the filter casingand fuel leakage with potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

install modified fuel filter bracket.

1974 Land Rover Range Rover

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the outer rubber casing of the front brake hoses may be subject to cracking adjacent to the metal end fittings. this could lead to loss of brake fluid and subsequent degradation of braking capability.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace both front brake hoses, at no cost to owner.