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Crash Test Data for 2002 Land Rover

Land Rover Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
2002 Discovery Series IINot
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2002 FreelanderNot
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2002 Range RoverNot
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested

 

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.