Vehicle recall 04V347000 · July 12, 2004
2002-2004 Land Rover Freelander
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,…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
- Remedy
- 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 1-800-637-6837.
- Notes
- 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 (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V347000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 12, 2004
- Filed by
- LAND ROVER
- Manufacturer campaign
- B176
- Owner notification
- December 6, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31,049
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
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 Freelander (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
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