"Issue: following warranty analysis of steering racks reported to be leaking, 75% have been identified as...

Bulletin number

SSM60517

Component

Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid

Summary

"issue: following warranty analysis of steering racks reported to be leaking, 75% have been identified as no fault found, following testing. Cause: land rover engineering have recently visited dealerships where a request has been made to replace the steering gear for an oil leak in the area of the pinion housing, casting, yoke plug or the gaiter adjacent to the pinion housing. Following investigation the source of the leak path was identified as being from the supply and return hose o-ring seals."

Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints in the steering category.