Recall 96V-108
RANGE ROVER NA., INC. recalled the 1992 to 1995 Land Rover Defender: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-108
- Reported
- June 20, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 4,254 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The "hazardous substance label" warning was not installed on the batteries in these vehicles.
The risk
Personal injury could occur if these batteries are handled incorrectly.
The fix
Owners will be mailed a battery warning label with instructions for the placement of such labels and a letter informing them that they can also bring the vehicle to any dealer and have the label installed for them free of charge.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: electrical; battery; other parts. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin july 12, 1996. Note: owners who do not receive the subject battery labels free of charge within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Land Rover Defender 1992 to 1995