Recall number R/1996/043

There are 21634 ROVER vehicles affected by the recall R/1996/043.

This recall was issued on May 10th, 1996 and all the details of this ROVER recall (R/1996/043 - POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF STEERING GEARBOX) are provided bellow:

Recall reference

R/1996/043

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

1996-05-10

Reason for concern

POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF STEERING GEARBOX

Reason for recall

The steering gearbox securing bolts may not have been tightened in the correct sequence. This could result in relaxation of the retaining torque at the pinion end with a reduction in steering precision and the possibility of stiffness

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles and remove the steering box pinion end bolts one by one to check the condition of the threads Any bolt showing signs of thread damage will be replaced and in all cases the bolts will be retightened in the correct sequence

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local ROVER dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official ROVER service.

Number of affected ROVER cars

21634

ROVER vehicles affected

Model	VINs	Dates
600 SERIES	RH181411 to RH246732 to	1994-12-01 to 1995-12-21

Others recall actions for ROVER

Currently there are 5 models of vehicles manufactured by ROVER that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from ROVER.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

ROVER 600 SERIES recall

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