NHTSA Recall 08V055000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V055000; Date: Feb. 5, 2008
The obstruction could cause the sunroof, when operated, to bind, twist, and potentially detach from the operating mechanism. If the sunroof is subsequently cycled and a vertical force applied, I. E. , a customer manually aiding the roof to close or wind lift, the glass panel can become fully detached from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Land Rover LR2
Component: Visibility:sun Roof Assembly
Manufactured by: Land Rover
Affected Units:: 12,353
Recall Summary:
Land rover is recalling 12,353 my 2008 lr2 vehicles built with a sunroof. Failure of either the left or right hand side sunroof guide rail can occur when the sunroof is operated. Excessive stress can develop in the over-molded bracket which could lead to cracking during normal sunroof operation. If cracks occur and propagate in a certain area of the guide rail, fragments of the plastic over-mold material may detach from the guide rail and obstruct the operation of the sunroof.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails. The recall began on February 29, 2008. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall Notes:
Land rover recall no. P009. 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: Feb 29, 2008
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