Vehicle recall 08V635000 · December 3, 2008
2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover
The front differential coupling sleeve and the propeller shaft may be misaligned, resulting in spline wear over a period of time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Land rover is recalling 19,168 my 2003-2005 range rover vehicles. The front differential coupling sleeve and the propeller shaft may be misaligned, resulting in spline wear over a period of time. As the wear between the propeller shaft and the differential spline coupling progresses, noise and vibration are expected.
- Consequence
- Continued vehicle operation can eventually result in the splines shearing and a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised design of the propeller shaft, the flange kit and heat shield kit. The recall began on January 6, 2009. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800- 637-6837.
- Notes
- Land rover recall no. P041.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V635000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 2008
- Filed by
- LAND ROVER
- Manufacturer campaign
- P041
- Owner notification
- January 5, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,168
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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 Range Rover (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
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