Make : LAND ROVER | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950414 - 19960612 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V247000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970124 | Date Received by ODI: 19961212 | Date Added to Database: 19961219 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: RANGE ROVER NA., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LAND ROVER | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20889 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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