Vehicle recall 04V203000 · April 12, 2004
Land Rover Discovery I and Range Rover Classic
On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.
- Consequence
- Cracks which continue to propagate can ultimately result in signs of liquid fuel from the underside of the vehicle when filling the tank, particularly if overfilling is attempted. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began March 15, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
- Notes
- Land rover recall no. B156.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V203000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 2004
- Filed by
- LAND ROVER
- Manufacturer campaign
- B156
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45,267
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Land Rover Discovery I (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Range Rover Classic (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
Has your Land Rover been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Land Rover dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.