NHTSA Recall 08V248000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V248000; Date: Jun. 4, 2008
If the srs warning light is ignored and a vehicle crash of sufficient severity to command deployment of the driver's air bag occurs, the air bag module may not deploy in the intended manner. The condition may result in the deployment of only one stage of the dual stage driver's air bag or the air bag may not deploy at all increasing the risk of serious injuries to the driver.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Land Rover LR3; 2006 Land Rover LR3; 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport; 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Land Rover
Affected Units:: 37,142
Recall Summary:
Land rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl with the clockspring, which includes the driver side air bag circuitry, could result in fracturing of the air bag wiring connection. If an air bag wire fractures, the srs warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The srs warning light indicates to the driver that there is a concern with the srs system in the vehicle and that immediate repair is necessary.
How to Fix:
Dealers will insert 1mm spacers between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch. Two foam pads will also be fitted to the top of the steering column switch gear to provide assured clearance between the cowl and the clockspring face. The recall began on July 30, 2008. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall Notes:
Land rover recall no. P045. 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: Jul 30, 2008
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