2005 Land Rover Freelander recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2005 Land Rover Freelander, covering 35,192 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. Hill descent control (hdc), traction control (tc) and cruise control warning lights may also be illuminated.
- Risk
- Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in may 2007. Owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. An interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on march 26, 2007. The second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning july 30, 2007. Owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.
Recall number 07V041000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- On certain five door sport utility vehicles, it is possible to operate the interior door handle to open the door when the child safety lever is in the "on" position.
- Risk
- The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the latch assembly. The recall began on september 8, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837.
Recall number 05V300000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the deflector panel contained in the passenger side air bag module may not have been built to specification.
- Risk
- Damage to the air bag may occur that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment, injuring the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers have replaced the passenger air bag modules in all the affected vehicles.
Recall number 04V510000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Land Rover Freelander recalls
How do I check if my 2005 Land Rover Freelander has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2005 Land Rover Freelander have?
3, covering exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages and air bags.
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