NHTSA Recall 95V099000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V099000; Date: May. 16, 1995
The nuts can loosen, ultimately causing the disconnection of one or both of the driveshafts resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Land Rover County Classic; 1995 Land Rover Defender; 1995 Land Rover Discovery
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Range Rover Na. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 155
Recall Summary:
At port of entry, a quality overcheck of the differential pinion shaft torque was performed. This check required the removal of the driveshafts. When the driveshafts were reinstalled, the wrong sized nuts were used.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the hardware on the involved vehicles with hardware of the appropriate specifications.
Recall Notes:
System: powertrain; axle assembly. Vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact range rover at 1-301-731-9040. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 1995
Also see: