NHTSA Recall 07V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V011000; Date: Jan. 17, 2007
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Land Rover LR3; 2006 Land Rover LR3
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Land Rover
Affected Units:: 6,116
Recall Summary:
Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive swelling and cracking of a grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube. When the fuel level in the tank is above the level of the detached joint, fuel may then enter the breather pipe and excess fuel may be discharged onto the ground.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall Notes:
Land rover recall no p001. Customers may 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: Mar 12, 2007
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