2003 Land Rover Freelander recall: frame and members
Land Rover reported this safety recall on October 7, 2004. It covers about 4 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4
- reported
- Oct 7, 2004
- related complaints
- 5
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, an incorrect weld nut was installed. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack or become deformed.
- Risk
- A cracked or deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the subframe fixing is correctly fitted and clamped up. If necessary, the subframe will be replaced with a new one that has correct weld nuts. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact land rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837.
Recall number 04V489000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 04V489000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Land Rover Freelander frame and members?
Yes. Recall 04V489000, reported on October 7, 2004, covers about 4 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V489000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the subframe fixing is correctly fitted and clamped up. If necessary, the subframe will be replaced with a new one that has correct weld nuts. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact land rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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