Recall 96V-247
RANGE ROVER NA., INC. recalled the 1995 to 1996 Land Rover Discovery: Structure (body, door, hinge and attachments).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-247
- Reported
- December 12, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 20,889 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The right front door can fail to latch fully when closing, causing the door to "bounce" back off the door seals.
The risk
This condition could cause unexpected opening of the door increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or personal injury.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin january 24, 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy 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 Discovery 1995 to 1996