Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Land Rover Range Rover

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that during routine service, the dealer found severe corrosion on the steel shield under the driver's and passenger’s side fuel tanks. The contact was advised by the dealer that the corrosion was more severe on the driver's side shield and there was a risk that the fuel tank could separate from the frame of the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer, and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer advised that the steel fuel tank shield was bolted to an aluminum heat shield on the bottom of the fuel tank and was creating a process called galvanic corrosion. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that there was a technical service bulletin covering the repair on model years 2013 through 2016. The contact was advised by the manufacturer representative that the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover was not covered and would not be covered until the manufacturer was requested to do so by the federal government. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

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The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal gasoline odor coming into the interior of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,100.

During moderate acceleration the vehicle will continue to accelerate after releasing the accelerator pedal. The pedal needs to be sharply depressed in order for the vehicle to decelerate or to return to the correct rpm. The failure is caused by a sticking idle air control valve.

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Throttle will stay open (and seemingly open a bit more) for approximately 1/2 - 3/4 of a second after foot removed from accelerator pedal. Particularly troublesome at very slow speeds, parallel parking, etc. When "coasting" or simple idling is expected, but vehicle seems to continue as if accelerator is lightly pressed.

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An under hood fire while driving at 25-30 mph. Cause appeared to be a fuel leakage. Dealer / manufacturer were notified.

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Consumer was driving at approx 40-45 mph window rolled up; air conditioning on when suddenly smoke filled inside vehicle. Engine died; lost power steering, gear box failure. Consumer pulled over, flames came from wheel wells underneath hood, aluminun body melted. Investigator from dealer came to investigate. Consumer states that the fire department that responded to the call said this was a gas fire.

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