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Crash Test Data for 2005 Land Rover

Land Rover Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
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2005 FreelanderNot
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2005 LR3Not
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2005 Range RoverNot
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Service Bulletins for 2005 Land Rover

2005 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Bulletin Number: SSM74283
Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat
2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
Bulletin Number: 04
NEW P-CODES IS USE ON T4. TO INCLUDE 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. *NM
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: SB-SWA-09-01
LANDROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS IN FUEL DELIVERY MODULES OF VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURED AWAY FROM SPECIFICATION. MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FIL
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
Bulletin Number: TSB-Q-057
LAND ROVER: FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN GASOLINE VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURERS WAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FILTER
2005 LAND ROVER LR3
Bulletin Number: 00054
HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION. *KB
Bulletin Number: 00084
GLASS ROOF PANEL BLIND DIFFICULT TO LATCH - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 027
SERVICE ACTION: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. WATER INGRESS AND POWERTRAIN TUNE UPDATE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 204001
INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE AIR SUSPENSION OR THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) SYSTEM. *TT
Bulletin Number: 211002
STEERING COLUMN KNOCK. *TT
Bulletin Number: 308001
INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION WARNING LAMPS OR MESSAGE. *TT
Bulletin Number: 418001
FRONT DOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. *TT
Bulletin Number: 501005
INABILITY TO ADJUST THE PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR TO THE DESIRED INBOARD VIEW ALONG THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVER SEAT IS IN THE FULLY FORWARD POSITION, EVEN WHEN THE DOOR MIRROR IS ADJUSTED FULLY INBOARD. *TT
Bulletin Number: 501012
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND RESOLUTION OF WATER INGRESS - PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. LANDROVER LR3. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT
Bulletin Number: 501016
TAILGATE SUPPORT MOUNTING. RATTLE FROM THE UPPER TAILGATE AREA. *TT
Bulletin Number: 501018
SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER WIRE ROUTING. *TT
Bulletin Number: LTB-00079
LAND ROVER: EPB MODULE SCREECH/NOISE FROM PARKING BRAKE/PARKING BRAKE SHOE DRAG-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: A RUBBING/SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR/PARKING BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING; EVIDE
Bulletin Number: LTB-00222-NAS-2
LAND ROVER: STEERING GEAR TIE ROD/ TIE ROD END- DIAGNOSTIC AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION. *JS
Bulletin Number: LTB-00228-NAS-3
LANDROVER: WITH ELECTRONIC TORQUE MANAGED (ETM) REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR BEING ENERGIZED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ELECTRONIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL MODULE AND DYNAMIC SUSPENSION MAY LOWER. RESULTING IN WEAR OF MOTOR ASSEMBLY.
Bulletin Number: LTB-00269
LAND ROVER: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM-COMPRESSOR DELIVERY VALVE AND DRIER REPLACEMENT; SOFTWARE UPDATE. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INACTIVE MAY DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OR THERE
Bulletin Number: LTB-00270
LAND ROVER: SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE WITH SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM INACTIVE DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER OR MAY BE A NOTICEABLE DEGRADATION IN SUSPENSIO
Bulletin Number: LTB00282
LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE SIDE DOOR LATCH OPERATION. THE DOORS MAY NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE OR MAY NOT LOCK. *RM
Bulletin Number: LTB-00306
JAGUAR: WATER MAY BE FOUND IN THE FOOTWELL OF THE VEHICLE. MISCELLANEOUS WARNING LAMPS MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *RM
Bulletin Number: LTB00319NAS3
"SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION."
Bulletin Number: LTB00319NAS4
"SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION."
Bulletin Number: LTB00319NAS5
"SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION."
Bulletin Number: LTB00360
LAND ROVER: THERE IS A SERVICE REPAIR FOR THE FRONT SEAT RAIL. *RM
Bulletin Number: LTB-00397
LAND ROVER: SEAT BELTS ARE JAMMING, SLOW AND/OR FAIL TO RETRACT. *PE
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: LTB00420NAS3
"SITUATION: THE AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED, THE AIR SUSPENSION MAY FAIL TO RAISE THE VEHICLE, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1A20-64 MAY BE STORED. VEHICLES WITHIN THE ABOVE VIN RANGES HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH EITHER A
Bulletin Number: LTB-00429-NAS-2
LAND ROVER: DRIVING AT ALTITUDES OF 8200 FEET (2500 METERS), ENGINE EXHIBITS POOR OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND POWER AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. *PE
Bulletin Number: LTB00429NAS3
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: LTB00493NAS2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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: LTB00644NAS1
SITUATION: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AT THE REAR LEFT-SIDE CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR.
Bulletin Number: LTB00661NAS1
"SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH THIRD ROW SEATING / 7 SEATS, THE LEFT-HAND AND/OR RIGHT-HAND THIRD ROW SEAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE (DOES NOT FOLD OR 'STICKS' WHEN OPERATING). CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE SEAT OPERATING LEVER B
Bulletin Number: LTB00676NAS1
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR."
Bulletin Number: LTB00676NAS2
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS
Bulletin Number: LTB00676NAS2
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS
Bulletin Number: SFCC_09MAR
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin Number: SFCC-09NOV17
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin Number: SSM37361
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 A LARGE NUMBER OF OXYGEN SENSORS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER (DENSO) TO INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE DEFECTS."
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: SSM38303
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM P
Bulletin Number: SSM43818
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS"
Bulletin Number: SSM44211
"ISSUE: A REVIEW OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM WARRANTY RETURNS FROM VARIOUS MARKETS HAS SHOWN THAT ARM ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CHANGED FOR KNOCK ISSUES WHEN THE FRONT BUSH IS CRACKED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS PER TECHNICAL SE
Bulletin Number: SSM45144
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT SUSPENSION LOW ON ONE SIDE OR DROPPING WHEN LEFT PARKED. CAUSE: AIR LEAK FROM A FRONT OR REAR AIR SPRING TO DAMPER LOWER SEAL."
Bulletin Number: SSM52757
"ISSUE: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO GET THE AUTO TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK WITH ASSOCIATED DTC'S FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (P0504-27, P0504-62, C1A96-64) OR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF DRAG AN
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: SSM58137
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT BRAKE SQUEAL FROM THE FRONT OR REAR OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THE ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. VEHICLES WITH STANDARD BRAKES ONLY. CAUSE: BRAKE COMPRESSIBILITY OF THE PAD, WHILST WITHIN SPECIFICATION, M
Bulletin Number: SSM60517
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. CAUSE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE RECENTLY VISITED DEALERSHIPS WHERE A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE T
Bulletin Number: SSM60517
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BEING FAULT FREE, FOLLOWING TESTING. CAUSE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE RECENTLY VISITED DEALERSHIPS WHERE A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE TO
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
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: 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: SSM70798
Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
Bulletin Number: SSM71138
"ISSUE: WINDOW REGULATORS BEING REPLACED, WHEN TESTED BY THE SUPPLIER THEY ARE FOUND TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND WITHOUT FAULT. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS ACTIONS: CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE WHEN INVESTIGATING WIND
Bulletin Number: SSM71540
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILST DRIVING. CAUSE: REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY OR DIFFICULT TO TURN."
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: SSM71959
"ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE"
Bulletin Number: SSM72071
"ISSUE: CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE OPERATION OF THE FRONT OR REAR WINDOW REGULATORS CAUSE: VARIOUS CONDITIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE OPERATION OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR NOT OPERATING"
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: SSM73521
When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
Bulletin Number: SSM73688
Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's primary or secondary battery.
Bulletin Number: SSM73927
Issue: Following what appears to be a successful software update to the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) or replacement module using Pathfinder or Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) the module appears to be unresponsive to any further diagnost
Bulletin Number: TA204001
INTERPRETING AIR SUSPENSION MESSAGES IN THE LAND ROVER LR3, AN THE LA MODEL. *TC
Bulletin Number: TB-00321
LAND ROVER: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE HAS FOUR POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED CAUSED BY THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT. *RM
Bulletin Number: TB-00331
LAND ROVER: WHEN REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR THE AIR SUSPENSION RELAY MUST BE REPLACED. *RM
2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
Bulletin Number: 156
FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. *EH REVISION 3. *TT
Bulletin Number: 204001
20-INCH WHEEL INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS-MAY LEAD TO A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF STEERING SHIMMY AND STEERING PULL UNDER HEAVY BRAKING IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A DAMPED STEERING RACK. *SC
Bulletin Number: 211003
STEERING COLUMN FAULTS. *TT UPDATED 04-27-07. *KB
Bulletin Number: 570405
STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR JAMMING. *EH
Bulletin Number: 570505
STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR NOISE. *EH UPDATED 07-25-07. *KB
Bulletin Number: 600105
AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC
Bulletin Number: 600305
AIR SUSPENSION PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT FOR CONCERNS THAT THE ELECTRIC AIR SUSPENSION (EAS) WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. ALL LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. *TT
Bulletin Number: LTB-00033
LANDROVER 2003-2009: REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN DUE TO LOCK MECHANISM, CLICKING NOISES, TILT MECHANISM FAILS TO WORK, AND REACH SPINDLE THREAD DAMAGE . *LJ
Bulletin Number: LTB00033NAS2
"SITUATION: THE STEERING COLUMN MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO CERTAIN ISSUES OR DAMAGE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: INOPERATIVE TILT MECHANISM; STEERING COLUMN LOCK MECHANISM ISSUE; REACH SPINDLE TH
Bulletin Number: LTB00033NAS2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: LTB-00282
LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH SIDE DOOR LATCHES. ONE DOOR MIGHT NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE, BUT WILL FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OPPOSITE. A DOOR MAY NOT LOCK. THERE COULD BE AN UNWANTED 'DOOR AJAR' MESSAGE. *RM
Bulletin Number: LTB00282
LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE SIDE DOOR LATCH OPERATION. THE DOORS MAY NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE OR MAY NOT LOCK. *RM
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: LTB00401NAS5
Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Bulletin Number: LTB00401NAS6
The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Bulletin Number: LTB-00497-NAS
LAND ROVER: THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR AND POSSIBLE CAUSE MAY BE A LACK OF REACH SPINDLE LUBRICATION OR AN INTERNAL FAULT FROM WITHIN. MODELS 2003-2009 RANGE ROVER (LM). *PE
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: LTB00565NAS1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: LTB00581NAS1
"SITUATION: A LOWER-LEVEL SERVICE REPAIR KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE FRONT AIR SPRING WHILE THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. CAUSE: FRONT AIR SPRING REPLACEMENT."
Bulletin Number: LTB00581NAS1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: LTB00676NAS1
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR."
Bulletin Number: LTB00733NAS1
"SITUATION: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE. SERVICE PART EGQ000010 USES A MOTOR THAT AT 2010 MODEL YEAR WAS CHANGED TO A WEBASTO MOTOR (ALONG WITH FURTHER HARNESS CHANGES). THE SUPERSESSION IS NOT BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE AND THE
Bulletin Number: Q-041
LAND ROVER: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TO PROPELLER SHAFT SPLINE WEAR - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *PE UPDATED 6/29/09. *PE
Bulletin Number: SA-Q-041
LAND ROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR RANGE ROVERS MODEL YEARS 2003-2005. A POTENTIAL CONCERN WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE JOINT THAT CONNECTS THE FRONT PROPSHAFT TO THE FRONT
Bulletin Number: SB028
SERVICE ACTION: STEERING COLUMN TILT MECHANISM UPGRADE. *NJ
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: SSM37361
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 A LARGE NUMBER OF OXYGEN SENSORS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER (DENSO) TO INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE DEFECTS."
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: SSM38303
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM P
Bulletin Number: SSM43818
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS"
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: SSM70878
"ISSUE: ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (HALF SHAFTS) RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT OR DAMAGED ON LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER VEHICLES IN WARRANTY. CAUSE: UNKNOWN ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION ON-GOING."
Bulletin Number: SSM71638
"ISSUE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE START STOP SWITCH ON THE FASCIA IS SPLIT, DEFORMED OR CRAZED. CAUSE SPECIFICATION OF MATERIAL WAS NOT CORRECT FOR APPLICATION."
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: SSM72011
Issue: The wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity in car.
Bulletin Number: SSM72011
"ISSUE THE WRONG COMPONENT MAYBE REPLACED WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY IN CAR. CAUSE THE FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE(TOUCHSCREEN) HAS NO EFFECT ON BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY IN THE CAR AND AS SUCH MAY BE INCORRECTL
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.
2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
Bulletin Number: LTB-00079
LAND ROVER: EPB MODULE SCREECH/NOISE FROM PARKING BRAKE/PARKING BRAKE SHOE DRAG-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: A RUBBING/SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR/PARKING BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING; EVIDE
Bulletin Number: LTB00319NAS4
"SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION."
Bulletin Number: LTB00319NAS5
"SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION."
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: LTB00493NAS2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: LTB00526NAS1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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: 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: SSM-58257
LAND ROVER: RANGE ROVER SPORT, DISCOVERY 3/4, LR3 / 4 CUSTOMERS MAY INITIALLY REPORT THAT THEIR SRS WARNING LAMP HAS BECOME ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK OF THEIR VEHICLE. *JS
Bulletin Number: SSM60517
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. CAUSE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE RECENTLY VISITED DEALERSHIPS WHERE A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE T
Bulletin Number: SSM60517
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BEING FAULT FREE, FOLLOWING TESTING. CAUSE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE RECENTLY VISITED DEALERSHIPS WHERE A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE TO
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
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: SSM69158
Issue: A customer may report a concern of no sound from the audio system, even when the volume is turned up. The Audio/Video button on touch-screen home page may also be greyed out.
Bulletin Number: SSM70798
Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
Bulletin Number: SSM70878
"ISSUE: ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (HALF SHAFTS) RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT OR DAMAGED ON LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER VEHICLES IN WARRANTY. CAUSE: UNKNOWN ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION ON-GOING."
Bulletin Number: SSM71859
Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
Bulletin Number: SSM72011
Issue: The wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity in car.
Bulletin Number: SSM72929
Issue: The Touch Screen (TS) also known as Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) or High Level Display Front (HLDF) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and blank scree
Bulletin Number: SSM73521
When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
Bulletin Number: SSM74283
Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat
Bulletin Number: SSM74374
Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak) could be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? P21

 

Recalls for 2005 Land Rover

2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS
Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected:4

Defect Description:

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO SPECIFICATION.

Consequence:

DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG MAY OCCUR THAT COULD ALLOW THE RELEASE OF A FRAGMENT OF THE DEFLECTOR PANEL INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, INJURING THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Action:

DEALERS HAVE REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES IN ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
2005 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.
2005 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.
2005 LAND ROVER LR3
NHTSA Campaign ID:STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
Manufacture Dates:11/01/2004 - 12/23/2005
Potential Units Affected:37142

Defect Description:

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN AIR BAG WIRE FRACTURES, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TO THE DRIVER THAT THERE IS A CONCERN WITH THE SRS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT IMMEDIATE REPAIR IS NECESSARY.

Consequence:

IF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY TO COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OCCURS, THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE INTENDED MANNER. THE CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF ONLY ONE STAGE OF THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OR THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AT ALL INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSERT 1MM SPACERS BETWEEN THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE COLUMN SWITCH MOUNTING POINT AND THE COLUMN LOCK TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COLUMN SWITCH. TWO FOAM PADS WILL ALSO BE FITTED TO THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH GEAR TO PROVIDE ASSURED CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE COWL AND THE CLOCKSPRING FACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
2005 LAND ROVER LR3
NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
Manufacture Dates:07/01/2004 - 09/28/2005
Potential Units Affected:6116

Defect Description:

SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SWELLING AND CRACKING OF A GROMMET AND SUBSEQUENT DETACHMENT OF THE BREATHER PIPE FROM A CONNECTOR TUBE. WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK IS ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE DETACHED JOINT, FUEL MAY THEN ENTER THE BREATHER PIPE AND EXCESS FUEL MAY BE DISCHARGED ONTO THE GROUND.

Consequence:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
2005 LAND ROVER LR3
NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
Manufacture Dates:05/24/2004 - 04/30/2005
Potential Units Affected:17263

Defect Description:

SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SWELLING AND CRACKING OF A GROMMET AND SUBSEQUENT DETACHMENT OF THE BREATHER PIPE FROM A CONNECTOR TUBE. WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK IS ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE DETACHED JOINT, FUEL MAY THEN ENTER THE BREATHER PIPE.

Consequence:

THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE FUEL ODOR, DRIVABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS HESITATION, MISFIRE, STALLING, ROUGH RUNNING, OR DIFFICULTY IN STARTING AND THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED. IF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL FLOWING INTO THE BREATHER PIPE REACHES THE VAPOR CANISTER AND EXCEEDS ITS CAPACITY, THE EXCESS FUEL MAY BE DISCHARGED ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
2005 LAND ROVER LR3
NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected:45900

Defect Description:

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DRIVELINE CONTROL TRANSFER BOX ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WITH REVISED SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.
2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
Manufacture Dates:01/03/2002 - 02/22/2005
Potential Units Affected:19168

Defect Description:

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SPLINE COUPLING PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED.

Consequence:

CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800- 637-6837.
2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID:STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
Manufacture Dates:11/01/2004 - 12/23/2005
Potential Units Affected:37142

Defect Description:

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN AIR BAG WIRE FRACTURES, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TO THE DRIVER THAT THERE IS A CONCERN WITH THE SRS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT IMMEDIATE REPAIR IS NECESSARY.

Consequence:

IF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY TO COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OCCURS, THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE INTENDED MANNER. THE CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF ONLY ONE STAGE OF THE DUAL STAGE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OR THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AT ALL INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.

Action:

DEALERS WILL INSERT 1MM SPACERS BETWEEN THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE COLUMN SWITCH MOUNTING POINT AND THE COLUMN LOCK TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COLUMN SWITCH. TWO FOAM PADS WILL ALSO BE FITTED TO THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH GEAR TO PROVIDE ASSURED CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE COWL AND THE CLOCKSPRING FACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.