| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : FREELANDER | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20010905 - 20040629 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V347000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041206 | Date Received by ODI: 20040712 | Date Added to Database: 20040719 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAND ROVER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: B176 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 31049 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201 | |
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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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