2002 Land Rover Freelander Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2002 Land Rover Freelander. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V041000Feb 9, 200733,247 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2005

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. Hill descent control (hdc), traction control (tc) and cruise control warning lights may also be illuminated.

  Possible consequence: Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in may 2007. Owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. An interim…

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• 05V300000Jun 28, 20051,941 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2005

  Reported issue: On certain five door sport utility vehicles, it is possible to operate the interior door handle to open the door when the child safety lever is in the "on" position.

  Possible consequence: The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the latch assembly. The recall began on september 8, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

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• 04V347000Jul 12, 200431,049 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
  Covers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2004

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement marginally above the permitted 1000 head impact criteria. At the left and right hand a-pillar trim area.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the a-pillar trim with a revised component that enables the vehicle to fully meet the requirements of fmvss 201. The recall began on december 6, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA05016Brake light switch failureClosed · Oct 14, 2005

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