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BATTERY-WARNING LABEL, DRIVESHAFT TO DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION
Battery-Warning Label
An issue regarding non-compliance with a labeling regulation exists in 1993 through 1995 model year Land Rover Defender vehicles imported by Land Rover North America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
Land Rover has identified a number of vehicles that were built without the proper warning label affixed to the battery. This label contains important information concerning the inherent dangers related to the acid contained within the battery and the care that must be taken when working on or around batteries.
VEHICLES INVOLVED/CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian 1993 through 1995 Land Rover Defender vehicles within VIN range PA919935 through SA981838 are involved in this recall action.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
August 2, 1996
Dear Land Rover Defender 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 non-compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission Battery Warning Label regulation, 16 CFR part 1500 exists for your vehicle. The battery warning label was omitted from all wet cell batteries supplied in 1993 through 1995 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission regulation requires that all motor vehicle batteries contain a label alerting people to the dangerous nature of lead/acid wet cell batteries with respect to explosion, acid bum, and poisoning hazards.
With respect to battery handling and safety, please be aware that batteries contain sulfuric acid which, if directly contacted, can cause blindness, severe bums or other injury. Eye protection should be worn when working in close proximity to batteries. To prevent explosion, smoking, flames and sparks should be avoided in the presence of batteries. Batteries should always be kept out of reach of children. Batteries should not be tipped and vent caps should be kept tight.
For your convenience, we have enclosed the label to be affixed to your battery along with the relevant sections of the owner's handbook which refer to battery handling and safety. Please follow the attached instructions regarding installation. If you do not wish to install the label yourself, you may take the vehic4e and label to your Dealer who will be happy to install it for you free of charge. If you experience any difficulty in affixing the label, please contact one of our Owner Care Representatives at 1-800-637-6837.
While you may already be aware of the dangers present with lead/acid wet cell batteries, these labels provide valuable warnings for any subsequent vehicle owners and people/children who may come into contact with the battery after it's useful life has ended and it is removed from your vehicle. Because of this, we emphasize the need for you to have these labels installed on the battery in your vehicle.
If you are not able to have your vehicle repaired without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safet y Administration, Washington, D.C., 20 590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-4249393. (Washington, D.C. area residents may call ((202) 366-0123). You may also call ou r Owner Care Department or write to:
Land Rover North America, Inc.
4390 Parliament Place
Lanham, MD 20706
1-800-637-6837
Attn: Owner Care Department
Please note, if the vehicle to which this notice applies has been leased and you are the lessor, you should send a copy of this notice, with the attached label, to the lessee.
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 Barbara R. Wheatley Manager, Owner Care
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.
Battery-Warning Label
An issue regarding non-compliance with a labeling regulation exists in 1993 through 1995 model year Land Rover Defender vehicles imported by Land Rover North America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
Land Rover has identified a number of vehicles that were built without the proper warning label affixed to the battery. This label contains important information concerning the inherent dangers related to the acid contained within the battery and the care that must be taken when working on or around batteries.
VEHICLES INVOLVED/CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian 1993 through 1995 Land Rover Defender vehicles within VIN range PA919935 through SA981838 are involved in this recall action.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER
August 2, 1996
Dear Land Rover Defender 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 non-compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission Battery Warning Label regulation, 16 CFR part 1500 exists for your vehicle. The battery warning label was omitted from all wet cell batteries supplied in 1993 through 1995 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission regulation requires that all motor vehicle batteries contain a label alerting people to the dangerous nature of lead/acid wet cell batteries with respect to explosion, acid bum, and poisoning hazards.
With respect to battery handling and safety, please be aware that batteries contain sulfuric acid which, if directly contacted, can cause blindness, severe bums or other injury. Eye protection should be worn when working in close proximity to batteries. To prevent explosion, smoking, flames and sparks should be avoided in the presence of batteries. Batteries should always be kept out of reach of children. Batteries should not be tipped and vent caps should be kept tight.
For your convenience, we have enclosed the label to be affixed to your battery along with the relevant sections of the owner's handbook which refer to battery handling and safety. Please follow the attached instructions regarding installation. If you do not wish to install the label yourself, you may take the vehic4e and label to your Dealer who will be happy to install it for you free of charge. If you experience any difficulty in affixing the label, please contact one of our Owner Care Representatives at 1-800-637-6837.
While you may already be aware of the dangers present with lead/acid wet cell batteries, these labels provide valuable warnings for any subsequent vehicle owners and people/children who may come into contact with the battery after it's useful life has ended and it is removed from your vehicle. Because of this, we emphasize the need for you to have these labels installed on the battery in your vehicle.
If you are not able to have your vehicle repaired without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safet y Administration, Washington, D.C., 20 590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-4249393. (Washington, D.C. area residents may call ((202) 366-0123). You may also call ou r Owner Care Department or write to:
Land Rover North America, Inc.
4390 Parliament Place
Lanham, MD 20706
1-800-637-6837
Attn: Owner Care Department
Please note, if the vehicle to which this notice applies has been leased and you are the lessor, you should send a copy of this notice, with the attached label, to the lessee.
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 Barbara R. Wheatley Manager, Owner Care
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.
