Door: hinge and attachmentsRecall 96V-247 · 1995–1996 Land Rover Discovery
RANGE ROVER NA., INC. recall 96V-247 covers 20,889 1995–1996 Land Rover Discovery for a door: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V247000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 24, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 14, 1995 to June 12, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- DOOR OPEN WHILE DRIVINGNHTSA