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2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall: switch

Land Rover reported this safety recall on April 20, 2006. It covers about 45,900 vehicles.

vehicles affected
45,900
reported
Apr 20, 2006
owners notified
Jun 30, 2006
related complaints
31

Electrical system: ignition: switch

What is wrong
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' when the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.
Risk
This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ecu) with revised software. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1‑201‑818‑8500.

Recall number 06V131000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about electrical problems.

2005 Land Rover LR32006 Land Rover LR32006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Questions about recall 06V131000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport switch?

Yes. Recall 06V131000, reported on April 20, 2006, covers about 45,900 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V131000?

Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ecu) with revised software. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1‑201‑818‑8500.

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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