| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : DISCOVERY I | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19931202 - 19961104 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V203000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050315 | Date Received by ODI: 20040412 | Date Added to Database: 20040430 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAND ROVER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: B156 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 45267 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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