NHTSA Recall 96V247000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V247000; Date: Dec. 12, 1996
This condition could cause unexpected opening of the door increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Land Rover Discovery; 1996 Land Rover Discovery
Component: Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: Range Rover Na. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 20,889
Recall Summary:
The right front door can fail to latch fully when closing, causing the door to "bounce" back off the door seals.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install corrective hardware on the right front door. Delaers will also check the door latches for the other doors at the same time.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin January 24, 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Land 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: Jan 24, 1997
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