1995-1996 Land Rover Discovery recall: hinge and attachments

Range Rover Na., Inc. reported this safety recall on December 12, 1996. It covers about 20,889 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 20,889
reported: Dec 12, 1996
owners notified: Jan 24, 1997
related complaints: 14

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

What is wrong: The right front door can fail to latch fully when closing, causing the door to "bounce" back off the door seals.
Risk: This condition could cause unexpected opening of the door increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install corrective hardware on the right front door. Delaers will also check the door latches for the other doors at the same time.

Recall number 96V247000

Affected vehicles

Land Rover Discovery 1995-1996 1995 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about body problems.

1995 Land Rover Discovery 1996 Land Rover Discovery

Questions about recall 96V247000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Land Rover Discovery hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 96V247000, reported on December 12, 1996, covers about 20,889 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V247000?

Dealers will install corrective hardware on the right front door. Delaers will also check the door latches for the other doors at the same time.

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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