Recall 04V203000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Defect in 1993-1997 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC

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RECALL This recall affects up to 45,267 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	04V203000
Manufacturer	LAND ROVER
Vehicles Affected	45,267
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Date Notified	March 15, 2005
Affected Vehicles	1993 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC, 1994 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC, 1994 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I, 1995 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC, 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I, 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I, 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.

Safety 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 BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Related Recalls for RANGE ROVER

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12E010000	1995 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	May 4, 2012	180