Recall 04V-347
LAND ROVER recalled the 2002 to 2004 Land Rover Freelander: Structure (body, roof and pillars).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-347
- Reported
- July 12, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 31,049 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Land rover recall no. B176.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Land Rover Freelander 2002 to 2004