Recall 04V347000: 2002–2004 Land Rover Freelander

Report received

Jul 12, 2004

Manufacturer

LAND ROVER

Potentially affected

31,049vehicles

Model years

2002–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Land Rover Freelander226 complaints
• 2003 Land Rover Freelander140 complaints
• 2004 Land Rover Freelander69 complaints