NHTSA Recall 04V347000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V347000; Date: Jul. 12, 2004
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Land Rover Freelander; 2003 Land Rover Freelander; 2004 Land Rover Freelander
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Land Rover
Affected Units:: 31,049
Recall Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact. " during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement marginally above the permitted 1000 head impact criteria. At the left and right hand a-pillar trim area.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the a-pillar trim with a revised component that enables the vehicle to fully meet the requirements of fmvss 201. The recall began on December 6, 2005. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall Notes:
Land rover recall no. B176. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 6, 2004
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