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DOOR LATCH, DRIVESHAFT TO DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION
Door Latch
A possible defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in some 1995 and 1996 model year Land Rover "Discovery" vehicles imported by Land Rover North America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
The right front door on some 1995 and 1996 Discovery vehicles may fail to latch fully, causing the door to 'bounce" back off of the door seals. Procedures have been established to inspect all side doors on all affected vehicles and to rectify latch problems determined by that inspection. An extended length latch mounting fastener has been introduced to assure proper orientation of the right front door latch relative to the mounting leg of the adjacent window frame. The new fastener must be installed on vehicles within the following VIN ranges: SA156138 - TA200000, SA500045 - TA534099, TA700000 - TA703236 In cases where latch loads have been excessive, replacement of the latch may be required.
VEHICLES INVOLVED/CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A total of 20141 Discovery vehicles are involved in this recall action.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
January 24, 1997
Dear Land Rover Owner
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Rover Group, Ltd., manufacturer of Land Rover vehicles, has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1995 and 1996 Land Rover Discovery vehicles within a specific build range. The defect may or may not be present in all vehicles, however, the suspect components will be checked and, if found to be defective, repaired or replaced free of charge on all affected vehicjes within the specified build range.
On some vehicles, a side door may fail to latch fully when being closed, causing the door to "bounce' back off the door seals. In rare circumstances, this condition could lead to inadvertent opening of the affected side door which would place an occupant seated next to the door at risk of harm.
To minimize the risk of inadvertent door opening prior to the Recall Inspection, please close all dadr firmly and verify that each door is corectly latched by applying pressure from within. Once assured that the latch is engaged, lock the door by pushing down on the door sill button. As always, take advantage of an additional safety margin for you and your passengers by Insisting 46 everyone wear their seat belts.
We will inspect the integrity of all door latching systems and perform repairs, if necessary, to correct any defects found. The parts necessary to complete this action are currently available at your Land Rover Retailer. The time required to perform this Recall, depending on the extent of work necessary, could vary between 30 minutes and 6 hours. The personnel at your dealer are fully prepared to serve you.
Please contact your Land Rover Retailer to arrange for the work to be performed as soon as possible. Your dealer is prepared to make every effort to perform the modification at a convenient time which fits your schedule. If you experience any difficulty in making these arrangements, please contact one of our Owner Care Representatives at 1-800-637-6837.
PLEASE NOTE: If the vehicle to which this notice applies has been leased and you are the lessor, Vo MUST send a copy of this notice to the lessee.
If your dealer does not repair your vehicle without charge and within 60 days, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C., 20590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. (Washington, D.C. area residents may call (202) 366-0123). You may also call our Owner Care Department or write to:
Land Rover North America, Inc.
P.O. Box 1503
4371 Parliament Place
Lanham, MD 20706
Attn: Owner Care Department
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this Recall, but trust that you understand the need to have this condition rectified. Land Rover North America Dan Miller Manager, Warranty
Driveshaft to Differential Connection
A possible defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in some 1995 model year Land Rover vehicles imported by Land Rover North America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
A limited number of vehicles may have incorrect nuts fitted to the bolts which attach the driveshaft to the differential pinion flange. This condition could possibly cause one or both of the driveshafts to become disconnected from the differential, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
VEHICLES INVOLVED/CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A total of 155 U.S. and Canadian Range Rover Classic, Discovery and Defender 90 vehicles are involved in this recall action.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
June 2,1995
Dear Land Rover Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Rover Group, Ltd., manufacturer of Land Rover vehicles, has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1995 Land Rover vehicles within a specific build range. The defect may or may not exist in all vehicles, however, the parts will be replaced on all vehicles within the specified build range.
Improper hardware may have been used to fit one or both of the driveshafts to the differentials in a Defender 90 or the front driveshaft only in a Discovery or Range Rover Classic. The failure of the hardware could cause one or both of the driveshafts to become dislodged from the differentials, possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.
In order to remedy such a defect, your Land Rover Dealer will replace all of the nuts and bolts holding the driveshafts to the differentials. This action is being taken voluntarily and all Land Rover Dealers have been supplied with repair instructions. The work will be performed at no charge to you.
The parts necessary to complete this action are currently available for your Dealer to order from Land Rover North America. The time required to perform this work is approximately 30 minutes.
Please contact your Land Rover Dealer to arrange for this recall to be effected as soon as possible. If you experience any difficulty in arranging to have this work performed, please contact our Owner Care Department at 1 -800 -637 -683 7.
If your Dealer does not repair your vehicle without charge and within 60 days, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C, 20590,or call toll-free AutosafetyHotlineatl-800-424-9393. (Washington D.C area residents may call (202) 366-0123). You may also call our Owner Care Department or write to: Land Rover North America, Inc. 4390 Parliament Place Lanham, MD 20706 Attn: Owner Care Department
Please note, under Federal law, if the vehicle to which this notice applies has been leased and you are the lessor..you must send a cop,y of this notice to the lessee. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this recall may cause. Land Rover North America, Inc.
Door Latch
A possible defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in some 1995 and 1996 model year Land Rover "Discovery" vehicles imported by Land Rover North America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
The right front door on some 1995 and 1996 Discovery vehicles may fail to latch fully, causing the door to 'bounce" back off of the door seals. Procedures have been established to inspect all side doors on all affected vehicles and to rectify latch problems determined by that inspection. An extended length latch mounting fastener has been introduced to assure proper orientation of the right front door latch relative to the mounting leg of the adjacent window frame. The new fastener must be installed on vehicles within the following VIN ranges: SA156138 - TA200000, SA500045 - TA534099, TA700000 - TA703236 In cases where latch loads have been excessive, replacement of the latch may be required.
VEHICLES INVOLVED/CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A total of 20141 Discovery vehicles are involved in this recall action.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
January 24, 1997
Dear Land Rover Owner
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Rover Group, Ltd., manufacturer of Land Rover vehicles, has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1995 and 1996 Land Rover Discovery vehicles within a specific build range. The defect may or may not be present in all vehicles, however, the suspect components will be checked and, if found to be defective, repaired or replaced free of charge on all affected vehicjes within the specified build range.
On some vehicles, a side door may fail to latch fully when being closed, causing the door to "bounce' back off the door seals. In rare circumstances, this condition could lead to inadvertent opening of the affected side door which would place an occupant seated next to the door at risk of harm.
To minimize the risk of inadvertent door opening prior to the Recall Inspection, please close all dadr firmly and verify that each door is corectly latched by applying pressure from within. Once assured that the latch is engaged, lock the door by pushing down on the door sill button. As always, take advantage of an additional safety margin for you and your passengers by Insisting 46 everyone wear their seat belts.
We will inspect the integrity of all door latching systems and perform repairs, if necessary, to correct any defects found. The parts necessary to complete this action are currently available at your Land Rover Retailer. The time required to perform this Recall, depending on the extent of work necessary, could vary between 30 minutes and 6 hours. The personnel at your dealer are fully prepared to serve you.
Please contact your Land Rover Retailer to arrange for the work to be performed as soon as possible. Your dealer is prepared to make every effort to perform the modification at a convenient time which fits your schedule. If you experience any difficulty in making these arrangements, please contact one of our Owner Care Representatives at 1-800-637-6837.
PLEASE NOTE: If the vehicle to which this notice applies has been leased and you are the lessor, Vo MUST send a copy of this notice to the lessee.
If your dealer does not repair your vehicle without charge and within 60 days, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C., 20590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. (Washington, D.C. area residents may call (202) 366-0123). You may also call our Owner Care Department or write to:
Land Rover North America, Inc.
P.O. Box 1503
4371 Parliament Place
Lanham, MD 20706
Attn: Owner Care Department
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this Recall, but trust that you understand the need to have this condition rectified. Land Rover North America Dan Miller Manager, Warranty
Driveshaft to Differential Connection
A possible defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in some 1995 model year Land Rover vehicles imported by Land Rover North America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
A limited number of vehicles may have incorrect nuts fitted to the bolts which attach the driveshaft to the differential pinion flange. This condition could possibly cause one or both of the driveshafts to become disconnected from the differential, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
VEHICLES INVOLVED/CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A total of 155 U.S. and Canadian Range Rover Classic, Discovery and Defender 90 vehicles are involved in this recall action.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
June 2,1995
Dear Land Rover Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Rover Group, Ltd., manufacturer of Land Rover vehicles, has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1995 Land Rover vehicles within a specific build range. The defect may or may not exist in all vehicles, however, the parts will be replaced on all vehicles within the specified build range.
Improper hardware may have been used to fit one or both of the driveshafts to the differentials in a Defender 90 or the front driveshaft only in a Discovery or Range Rover Classic. The failure of the hardware could cause one or both of the driveshafts to become dislodged from the differentials, possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.
In order to remedy such a defect, your Land Rover Dealer will replace all of the nuts and bolts holding the driveshafts to the differentials. This action is being taken voluntarily and all Land Rover Dealers have been supplied with repair instructions. The work will be performed at no charge to you.
The parts necessary to complete this action are currently available for your Dealer to order from Land Rover North America. The time required to perform this work is approximately 30 minutes.
Please contact your Land Rover Dealer to arrange for this recall to be effected as soon as possible. If you experience any difficulty in arranging to have this work performed, please contact our Owner Care Department at 1 -800 -637 -683 7.
If your Dealer does not repair your vehicle without charge and within 60 days, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C, 20590,or call toll-free AutosafetyHotlineatl-800-424-9393. (Washington D.C area residents may call (202) 366-0123). You may also call our Owner Care Department or write to: Land Rover North America, Inc. 4390 Parliament Place Lanham, MD 20706 Attn: Owner Care Department
Please note, under Federal law, if the vehicle to which this notice applies has been leased and you are the lessor..you must send a cop,y of this notice to the lessee. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this recall may cause. Land Rover North America, Inc.
