recall on disco, rangerover gas tanks

[landroverrights]

Just wanted all to know that there is an upcoming recall on certain discos and rr gas tanks. The Land Rover Recall Campaign covers 1994 to 1997 Discovery Series I and 1993 to 1995 Range Rover Classic Vehicles; NHTSA Foreign Campaing No. 04F-007. LR claims that a total of 45,267 built for sale in the US are affected. I came across this letter from LR to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the recall last sept 2004. I called LR and they said that my vehicle was not part of the recall. I sent letters to the NHTSA and they talked to LR and LR told NHTSA that my vehicle WAS part of recall. Well here it is March 2005 and I still haven't received my recall notice. LR in Birmingham, AL told me that notices were going out next week??!! I have a copy of the 4 page letter that LR sent to NHTSA dated April 5, 2004. In the notice it states that the recall campaign was to "commence" in Oct 2004!!!! Vehicles included in the recall are as follows: Disco I produced from Dec 2, 1993 to Nov 4, 1996 (which was the introduction of enhanced evaporative emission specification) and Range Rover Classic vehicles produced from April 16, 1993 to July 3, 1995. I also have vin ranges covered if anybody would like!! GET THE WORD OUT about this important recall; LR is replacing the entire gas tank!!!

 

[tmiller1]

I got a recall notice letter for my 2004 Discovery on Tuesday. I can't remember what it was for, but when I read it again I will post the specifics.

This is the first recall letter I have received.

 

[tommy33]

Got one too for possible errors in the plastic welds on the top of the gas tank. Says will cause leaking especially when filling up. Also say you should smell the gas if you have a problem but take it in anyway.

97 Disco SE7

 

[Heem]

wonder if I could con them into doing a fuel pump while the tank is dropped....

 

[Moose]

Might save on labor costs -- definitely worth a shot!

 

[faisal_in_laurel]

Yup. I got it Friday. It is Safety Recall Action # B156. If you have replaced the tank already out of your pocket before 03/25/2005 you are entitled to a refund.

You can call Land Rover NA at 1-800-637-6837 or 201-818-8500. The E-Mail address is [email protected]

Cheers.

 

[joey]

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

Make : LAND ROVER Model : DISCOVERY I Year : 1997
Manufacturer : LAND ROVER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V203000 Recall Date : APR 05, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 45267
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.
Consequence:
CRACKS WHICH CONTINUE TO PROPAGATE CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN SIGNS OF LIQUID FUEL FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN FILLING THE TANK, PARTICULARLY IF OVERFILLING IS ATTEMPTED. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
Notes:
LAND ROVER RECALL NO. B156. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 

[wsy]

I had my tank done at the dealer. Took two days elapsed time.

I also had them put in the new fuel pump and filter (and didn't get charged for the labor,
as apparently the new fuel tanks do not come with fuel pumps; the mechanic has to
pull the old pump out, clean it up, and reinstall it. Sounds like a pain in the tookus to me.)

They didn't like the truck. They noted "GUIBO OIL LEAKS EVERYWHERE" (sic)

What is guibo oil? How do I change it? Is there a filter? :=)

-Bill

 

[will]

got mine done in 4 hours, but it came back with no gas in it lol

 

[96Discose7]

They didn't like the truck. They noted "GUIBO OIL LEAKS EVERYWHERE" (sic)

What is guibo oil? How do I change it? Is there a filter? :=)

-Bill[/QUOTE]
Bill, in the cryptic CSR notes i belive they mean that the Guibo aka flex disc is on its way out and that there are oil leaks everywhere...... -andy