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2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander recall: latch

Land Rover reported this safety recall on June 28, 2005. It covers about 1,941 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,941
reported
Jun 28, 2005
owners notified
Sep 8, 2005
related complaints
16

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about locks problems.

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Questions about recall 05V300000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander latch?

Yes. Recall 05V300000, reported on June 28, 2005, covers about 1,941 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V300000?

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.

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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