Recall 04V489000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 2003-2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V489000 |
| Manufacturer | LAND ROVER |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT WELD NUT WAS INSTALLED. LACK OF THIS BOLT COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE SUBFRAME TO CRACK OR BECOME DEFORMED.
Safety Consequence
A CRACKED OR DEFORMED SUBFRAME COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO INSTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF THE SUBFRAME FIXING IS CORRECTLY FITTED AND CLAMPED UP. IF NECESSARY, THE SUBFRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS CORRECT WELD NUTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
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