2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover recall: driveshaft
Land Rover reported this safety recall on December 3, 2008. It covers about 19,168 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 19,168
- reported
- Dec 3, 2008
- owners notified
- Jan 5, 2009
- related complaints
- 120
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V635000
Affected vehicles
- Land Rover Range Rover 2003-2005 200320042005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 120 complaints about transmission problems.
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Questions about recall 08V635000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 08V635000, reported on December 3, 2008, covers about 19,168 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V635000?
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.
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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