| Make : LAND ROVER | Model : DEFENDER | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19941201 - 19950101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V099000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950530 | Date Received by ODI: 19950516 | Date Added to Database: 19950522 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: RANGE ROVER NA., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 155 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AT PORT OF ENTRY, A QUALITY OVERCHECK OF THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT TORQUE WAS PERFORMED. THIS CHECK REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE DRIVESHAFTS. WHEN THE DRIVESHAFTS WERE REINSTALLED, THE WRONG SIZED NUTS WERE USED. |
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Consequence:
THE NUTS CAN LOOSEN, ULTIMATELY CAUSING THE DISCONNECTION OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE DRIVESHAFTS RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH HARDWARE OF THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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