| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : FREELANDER | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20020329 - 20050419 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V300000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050628 | Date Added to Database: 20050628 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LAND ROVER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: B011 | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2845 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE OCCUPANT MAY OPEN THE DOOR INADVERTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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