NHTSA Complaint #10206512 — 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10206512
Vehicle	2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	February 19, 2006
Date Filed	October 22, 2007
Mileage	58,594 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	RI

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. AFTER DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. SHE ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN AND DROVE TO PURCHASE ANTIFREEZE TO REPLACE WHAT LEAKED OUT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE DEALER, THEY STATED THAT A NEW ENGINE WOULD BE NEEDED. WHEN THE HEAT IS ACTIVATED, TOXIC FUMES OF BURNING ANTIFREEZE ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,600 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,494. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB UPDATED 12/12/07

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