Recall 08V-055
LAND ROVER recalled the 2008 Land Rover LR2: Visibility (sun/moon roof assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-055
- Reported
- February 5, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 12,353 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Land rover is recalling 12,353 my 2008 lr2 vehicles built with a sunroof. Failure of either the left or right hand side sunroof guide rail can occur when the sunroof is operated. Excessive stress can develop in the over-molded bracket which could lead to cracking during normal sunroof operation. If cracks occur and propagate in a certain area of the guide rail, fragments of the plastic over-mold material may detach from the guide rail and obstruct the operation of the sunroof.
The risk
The obstruction could cause the sunroof, when operated, to bind, twist, and potentially detach from the operating mechanism. If the sunroof is subsequently cycled and a vertical force applied, I.e., a customer manually aiding the roof to close or wind lift, the glass panel can become fully detached from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails. The recall began on february 29, 2008. Owners may contact land rover at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Land rover recall no. P009.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Land Rover LR2 2008