NHTSA Recall 08V635000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V635000; Date: Dec. 3, 2008
Continued vehicle operation can eventually result in the splines shearing and a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Land Rover Range Rover; 2004 Land Rover Range Rover; 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Land Rover
Affected Units:: 19,168
Recall Summary:
Land rover is recalling 19,168 my 2003-2005 range rover vehicles. The front differential coupling sleeve and the propeller shaft may be misaligned, resulting in spline wear over a period of time. As the wear between the propeller shaft and the differential spline coupling progresses, noise and vibration are expected.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a revised design of the propeller shaft, the flange kit and heat shield kit. The recall began on January 6, 2009. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800- 637-6837.
Recall Notes:
Land rover recall no. P041. 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: Jan 5, 2009
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