Recall number R/2008/125


There are 28871 LAND ROVER vehicles affected by the recall R/2008/125.

This recall was issued on October 2nd, 2008 and all the details of this LAND ROVER recall (R/2008/125 - BOOSTER HEATER -POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2008/125

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2008-10-02

Reason for concern

BOOSTER HEATER -POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE

Reason for recall

It has been identified that the controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery and a non start situation.Additionally the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked unattended.

Remedy

Authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local LAND 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 LAND ROVER service.

LAND ROVER Reference ID

p011

Number of affected LAND ROVER cars

28871

LAND ROVER vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
FREELANDERSALFA27B47H000100 to SALFA24C48H1116952007-02-01

to

2008-05-23


Others recall actions for LAND ROVER

Currently there are 14 models of vehicles manufactured by LAND ROVER that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from LAND ROVER.

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

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER recall

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LAND ROVER Several recall

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