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 2002 Land Rover Freelander S

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MSRP: $24,975
Invoice: $23,227

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 17    HWY: 21    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: 6 Cyl
Transmission:
Door/Body Style: /SUV, sport utility vehicle
Drive Type:

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  • General
  • MSRP: $24,975
  • Invoice Price: $23,227
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
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Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 2497 cc 2.5 liters V 6 front engine with 80 mm bore, 83 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
  • 60 liter 15.8 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
  • Emission control level FED
  • Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.2, EPA highway (mpg): 21, EPA city (l/100km): 13.8 and EPA city (mpg): 17
  • Multi-point injection fuel system
  • Unleaded fuel
  • Engine
  • Compression ratio: 10.5
  • Cylinders: 6
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 174

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Overall Length (in): 175
  • Overall Width (in): 71.1
  • Overall Height (in): 69.2
  • Wheelbase (in): 101
  • Curb weight (lbs): 3620
  • Curb weight (lbs): 1642
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Headroom front (in): 38.4
  • Headroom rear (in): 38.9
  • Leg room front (in): 41.8
  • Leg room rear (in): 36.8
  • Shoulder room front (in): 55.9
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 53.1

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Black front and rear bumpers
    • Black paint , gloss paint
    • Conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
    • Delayed/fade courtesy lights
    • Rear fog lights
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Air conditioning
    • Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM radio and CD player
    • Roof antenna
    • Six speakers
  • Instrumentation
    • Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
    • Clock
    • Cruise control
    • Door ajar warning
    • Low fuel level warning
    • Tachometer
  • Wheels & Tires
    • External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4445, overall length (inches): 175, overall width (mm): 1806, overall width (inches): 71.1, overall height (mm): 1758, overall height (inches): 69.2, ground clearance (mm): 185, ground clearance (inches): 7.3, wheelbase (mm): 2565, wheelbase (inches): 101, front track (mm): 1534, front track (inches): 60.4, rear track (mm): 1544, rear track (inches): 60.8, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11582 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38
    • Four-wheel ABS
    • Front and rear alloy wheels with 16 inch rim diam and 6 inch rim width
    • Front and rear all terrain tires with 215 mm tire width, 65% tire profile, H tire rating and black sidewall
    • Fullsize alloy rim rear spare carrier spare wheel
    • Full-time 4x4-wheel drive with descent control system
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Automatic operation rear view mirror
    • Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
    • Driver and passenger vanity mirror
    • Electric rear window with defogger and intermittent
    • Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
    • Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
    • Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Bucket driver seat with lumbar adjustment and - adjustments , bucket passenger seat with - adjustments
  • Driver and passenger front airbag
  • Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
  • Anti-Theft
  • Audio anti-theft protection: integrated in dash
  • Immobilizer
  • Peripheral anti-theft protection
  • Braking & Traction
  • Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
  • Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs

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    Crash Test Data for 2002 Land Rover

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    Service Bulletins for 2002 Land Rover

    2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
    Bulletin Number: 570201
    INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING BOX REPLACEMENT. *YH
    Bulletin Number: 760601
    INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT DOOR WEATHER SEAL WIND NOISE. *YH
    Bulletin Number: SFCC_08MAR18_16
    The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
    Bulletin Number: 570305
    REVISED PROCEDURE AND TIME FOR STEERING BOX INSTALLATION. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 600205
    REVISED FRONT SHOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND TIMES-REPLACES THE PUBLISHED INFORMATION ON GTR SECTION 60.30.02. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 700205
    SHUTTLE VALVE SWITCH RELATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM /TRACTION CONTROL /HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION TROUBLESHOOTING. ALL LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 700604
    HANDBRAKE VIBRATION NOISE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 700704
    TROUBLESHOOTING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)/HDC/TC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    Bulletin Number: SSM56457
    "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
    Bulletin Number: SSM68378
    "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
    Bulletin Number: VKG0201
    SUBJECT REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF CUP HOLDER KITS. *TT
    2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
    Bulletin Number: 0204
    VEHICLE EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN D278 REGARDING AN IMPROPERLY WIRED DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE CONNECTOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0405
    VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL B176 (#04V-347). THE LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE A POST TRIM INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION MAY NOT FULLY MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARD. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 08142007
    CUSTOMERS OF FREELANDER VEHICLES ARE BEING ALERTED TO THE PRESENCE OF A PROBLEM BY ILLUMINATION OF THE M.I.L. OR FAILURE OF THE ENGINE TO START. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN ISOLATED INCIDENTS OF STALLING. *NJ
    Bulletin Number: 440205
    CORRECT IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK PLUG. THE SIMILARITY OF THE FREELANDER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVEL INSPECTION PLUG TO SURROUNDING FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE INCORRECT BOLT WITH DAMAGING CONSEQUENCES. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 440305
    REVISED PROCEDURES AND TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 700504
    FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN GREASE. *JB
    Bulletin Number: 700804
    FRONT BRAKE DISC VIBRATION RESOLUTION. BRAKE PULSATION OR SHUDDER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 700904
    BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AVAILABILITY. LAND ROVER FREELANDER. ALL MODEL YEARS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 701004
    ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) AVAILABILITY FOR REPAIRS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 760106
    DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL UNIT (DCU) FAULT CODES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 860702
    FUEL GAUGE LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: LTB00401NAS4
    SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING.
    Bulletin Number: LTB00401NAS6
    The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
    Bulletin Number: LTB00552NAS2
    "SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS."
    Bulletin Number: Q057NAS5
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    Bulletin Number: SRE07-05.2
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: SSM56457
    "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
    Bulletin Number: SSM68378
    "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
    Bulletin Number: SWA09-01.3
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: TB-0057
    LAND ROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURED AWAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN A
    Bulletin Number: TB-Q-057
    LAND ROVER: FUEL FILTERS WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY ALTER FUEL FLOW. THE VEHICLE MAY THEN RUN ROUGH, MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY COME ON, AND THERE MAY BE OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM UPDATED 4/9
    2002 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
    Bulletin Number: 035701
    STEERING SYSTEM GROAN. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 600105
    AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 861403
    NAV DISPLAY INOPERATIVE IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. LAND ROVER NEW RANGE ROVER ALSO INCLUDED. YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SFCC_08MAR18_16
    The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    Bulletin Number: SSM37861
    "ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. CAUSE THIS IS TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF THE TYPES OF MEDIA THA
    Bulletin Number: SSM51797
    "ISSUE THE OUTER COVER ON THE REMOTE KEY CAN DETACH FROM THE CASING.SEE ATTACHMENT. CAUSE THE ROOT CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE THAT ANTI RUST OIL RESIDUE REMAINS ON THE SUPPLIER'S TOOLING AT THE START OF A PRODUCTION RUN."
    Bulletin Number: SSM55817
    "RE-ISSUED FEBRUARY 2014. ISSUE: ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION TO FRONT AIR SPRING FAILURES CAUSE: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME"
    Bulletin Number: SSM56457
    "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
    Bulletin Number: SSM66617
    "ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH A FLAT BATTERY OR POOR STARTING; WHEN TESTING THE BATTERY IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CHARGE IS REQUIRED. CAUSE: WHEN CHARGING A BATTERY (BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) WITH A BMS (BATTERY MONITORIN
    Bulletin Number: SSM66677
    "ISSUE: AFTER THE ENGINE COOLANT ON A 5.0L V8 AJ133 ENGINE HAS BEEN PARTIALLY OR FULLY DRAINED AND FILLED, THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. CAUSE: THE REFILL PROCEDURE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN INSUF
    Bulletin Number: SSM67637
    "ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE TH
    Bulletin Number: SSM67897
    "ISSUE INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED SEAT MODULES CAN CAUSE INCORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE SEAT, OR BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES. THE VEHICLE SEAT MEMORY MODULE LOGS U1A4C 00, BUILD END OF LINE MODE ACTIVE CAUSE THE SEAT MODULE HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY CON
    Bulletin Number: SSM68378
    "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
    Bulletin Number: SSM71840
    "ISSUE: BRAKE NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE (WITH BREMBO BRAKES ONLY) CAUSE: UNDER INVESTIGATION"
    Bulletin Number: SSM71859
    "ISSUE CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE CONDITION OF SEAT COVERS CAUSE LACK OF UNDERSTAND OF LEATHER AS A NATURAL PRODUCT AND THE CONDITIONS IT MAY CAUSE."
    Bulletin Number: SSM71862
    "ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLES INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. STAINING/DISCOLORATION CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY USING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING
    Bulletin Number: SSM71893
    "ISSUE: CUSTOMERS REPORT A REPEAT ISSUE OF ENGINE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN SYSTEM, AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED. CAUSE: THE TIMING CHAIN WAS NOT AT THE CORRECT TENSION. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE FULL REPAIR PROCEDURE IN T
    Bulletin Number: SSM71914
    "ISSUE A NUMBER OF ALTERNATORS ARE BEING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND ARE FOUND TO BE FAULTY DUE TO INTERNAL REGULATOR CHIP DAMAGE. CAUSE ALTERNATORS ARE BEING DAMAGED DUE TO CROSS POLARITY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS JUMP STARTED."
    Bulletin Number: SSM71949
    "ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF CONCERN WITH SYMPTOM DRIVEN DIAGNOSTICS (SDD) ON DVD 139 WHERE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SELECT THE MODEL YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) READ. CAUSE: THE CONCERN WAS IDENTIFI
    Bulletin Number: SSM71959
    "ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE"
    Bulletin Number: SSM72323
    "ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS NO CABIN AUDIO AT ALL FROM ANY SOURCES. IF THE NAV BUTTON IS PRESSED A 2-5 SECOND PERIOD OF AM/ FM RADIO CAN BE HEARD AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NO AUDIO. ISSUE
    Bulletin Number: SSM73409
    Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder.

     

    Recalls for 2002 Land Rover

    2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
    NHTSA Campaign ID:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Manufacturer:LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:04/01/1998 - 01/31/2002
    Potential Units Affected:64925

    Defect Description:

    ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE COULD HAVE BECOME KINKED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN CHAFFING OF THE CABLE. CONTINUED CHAFFING CAN LEAD TO BREAKAGE OF THE INTERIOR CABLE STRANDS.

    Consequence:

    BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE STRANDS CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED CABLES WHERE NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040.
    2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
    Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
    Manufacture Dates:05/01/1998 - 12/01/2003
    Potential Units Affected:100174

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS CAN CRACK DUE TO STRESSES TRANSMITTED BY THE FLEXING VALVE COVERS.

    Consequence:

    THIS CAN PRODUCE AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING FUNCTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL STRENGTHEN THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY VALVE COVERS AND REPLACE THE RETAINING BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXEPCTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
    2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
    Manufacture Dates:12/13/1999 - 06/17/2003
    Potential Units Affected:5264

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOOSES TORQUE AND ALLOWS FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT.

    Consequence:

    THE FLUID FROM THE PUMP JOINT CAN IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR LEAKAGE. IF NO LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT WILL BE RE-TIGHTENED. IF LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT AND DOWTY WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
    2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
    Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
    Manufacture Dates:09/05/2001 - 06/29/2004
    Potential Units Affected:31049

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT MARGINALLY ABOVE THE PERMITTED 1000 HEAD IMPACT CRITERIA. AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.

    Consequence:

    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE A-PILLAR TRIM WITH A REVISED COMPONENT THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE TO FULLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
    2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
    Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
    Manufacture Dates:09/05/2001 - 05/19/2005
    Potential Units Affected:33247

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC), TRACTION CONTROL (TC) AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED.

    Consequence:

    FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LAMP OPERATION AND WHERE REQUIRED, ADJUST AND/OR REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEW SWITCHES OF THE SAME DESIGN UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LAMP SWITCH IS AVAILABLE IN MAY 2007. OWNERS WILL THEN BE RE-NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR THE NEW BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. AN INTERIM LETTER FOR THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS MAILED ON MARCH 26, 2007. THE SECOND LETTER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SWITCHES WAS MAILED BEGINNING JULY 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-80-637-6837.
    2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
    Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
    Manufacture Dates:03/29/2002 - 04/19/2005
    Potential Units Affected:1941

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION.

    Consequence:

    THE OCCUPANT MAY OPEN THE DOOR INADVERTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

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