NHTSA Recall 05V300000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V300000; Date: Jun. 28, 2005
The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Land Rover Freelander; 2003 Land Rover Freelander; 2004 Land Rover Freelander; 2005 Land Rover Freelander
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Land Rover
Affected Units:: 1,941
Recall Summary:
On certain five door sport utility vehicles, it is possible to operate the interior door handle to open the door when the child safety lever is in the "on" position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the latch assembly. The recall began on September 8, 2005. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall Notes:
Land rover recall no. B011. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 8, 2005
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