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Land Rover Freelander Recalls

There are currently 13 safety recalls out on the Land Rover Freelander. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    07/10/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/186
    VIN start:
    SALFA24CX8H111698
    VIN end:
    SALFA28B58H113411
    Car Build Date:
    19/05/2008 - 02/06/2008
    Concern:
    Fire May Occur
    Defect:
    The controller circuit for the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater fitted to affected vehicles may short circuit. This normally results in flat battery but may also cause non starting Additionally the short circuit may cause a distinct smell from hot and/or melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop in to a fire. All of these symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use or parked and unattended.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace PTC with latest design version.

  • Announcement date:
    27/08/2013
    Recalls number:
    R/2013/091
    VIN start:
    SALFA2BB1CH284660
    VIN end:
    SALFA2CC2DH374909
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/2012 - 30/09/2013
    Concern:
    Fire May Occur
    Defect:
    It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles inspect the fuel spill rail/return pipe and if required replace the spill rail with a new modified rail.

  • Announcement date:
    23/12/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/187
    VIN start:
    SALFA27B47H000100
    VIN end:
    SALFA24C48H111695
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2007 - 23/05/2008
    Concern:
    Fire May Occur
    Defect:
    A short circuit may occur in the PTC heater which could result in the battery discharging a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PTC heater and condensation drain tube with the latest specification components.

  • Announcement date:
    02/10/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/125
    VIN start:
    SALFA27B47H000100
    VIN end:
    SALFA24C48H111695
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2007 - 23/05/2008
    Concern:
    Booster Heater -possibility That Vehicle May Catch Fire
    Defect:
    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.

  • Announcement date:
    07/04/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/024
    VIN start:
    SALFA27BX7H000201
    VIN end:
    SALFA24A48H087347
    Car Build Date:
    01/11/2006 - 12/01/2008
    Concern:
    Sunroof May Detach
    Defect:
    Failure of either the left or right side guide rail could cause the sun roof to become detached from its operating mechanism and bind. In certain circumstances the glass panel can become detached.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails.

  • Announcement date:
    07/09/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/083
    VIN start:
    SALLNABH21A300642
    VIN end:
    SALLNFBE85A486387
    Car Build Date:
    01/11/2000 - 30/04/2005
    Concern:
    Left Hand Rear Door Child Safety Lock Lever May Fail
    Defect:
    Should the outer door handle of the left hand rear door be operated whilst the child lock is engaged this may permit the door to be opened by operation of the interior handle.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the suspect locks inspected and replaced if found to be defective.

  • Announcement date:
    05/05/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/069
    VIN start:
    SALLJGBF8WA400000
    VIN end:
    SALLJGMF7WA400550
    Car Build Date:
    15/04/1993 - 07/09/1998
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Stress Cracks In The Plastic Fuel Tank
    Defect:
    Due to a material specification change combined with inadequate tool design and process control it is possible that stress cracking can occur at either the fuel tank vent valve ring welding the breather pipe weld or the filler pipe stub.
    Remedy:
    Replace the fuel tank with an improved design.

  • Announcement date:
    12/01/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/165
    VIN start:
    SALLNABE13A286419
    VIN end:
    SALLNABG23A289164
    Car Build Date:
    12/08/2003 - 29/08/2003
    Concern:
    Incorrect Nut Installed Into Rear Subframe
    Defect:
    M12 weld nuts has been incorrectly installed by a body panel supplier into the rear subframe mountings instead of the correct M14 weld nuts. A bolt that locates the frame to the body did not fit into this nut and was not installed at the vehicle assembly plant. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack and become deformed. A deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that may be affected and inspect the subframe fixing for fitment and correct clamping. If an incorrect subframe fixing is identified the subframe will be removed and the body panel will be repaired with a new weld nut.

  • Announcement date:
    04/11/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/184
    VIN start:
    SALLNFAE85A449222
    VIN end:
    SALLNABE85A456738
    Car Build Date:
    26/08/2004 - 01/10/2004
    Concern:
    Incorrect Manufacturer Of The Passenger Airbag
    Defect:
    The deflector panel contained in the passenger side air-bag module may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This may result in unsatisfactory performance of the deflector panel's structural integrity during air bag deployment. This could result in damage of the air bag that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment.
    Remedy:
    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the defective component with a quality assured one.

  • Announcement date:
    11/08/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/076
    VIN start:
    SALLNABE82A00225225
    VIN end:
    SALLNABE82A00238171
    Car Build Date:
    15/07/2002 - 27/09/2002
    Concern:
    Possibility Of The Left Hand Child Lock Disengaging
    Defect:
    It has been identified that if the left hand rear door is repeatedly operated with the child lock engaged disengagement of the lock can occur. This will allow the door to be opened from the inside when it is believed to be locked. This is due to the incorrect setting of the hot melt riveting machine.
    Remedy:
    Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the left hand rear door lock with a quality assured component.

  • Announcement date:
    05/11/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/041
    VIN start:
    1A 576764 to 2A 397466
    Car Build Date:
    07/07/2000 - 18/03/2002
    Concern:
    Diagnostic Connector Concern.
    Defect:
    When some scan tools are connected to the diagnostic connector on the vehicle they expect to see a vehicle ground on pin 5 of the diagnostic connector. Pin 5 of the diagnostic connector has no wire in place to supply a ground point. It is a legal requirement in NAS and for EOBD certified vehicles in the EU to have a vehicle ground in pin 5.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a pin to position 5 on the diagnostic connector and splice to the existing earth point.

  • Announcement date:
    22/10/2001
    Recalls number:
    R/2001/017
    VIN start:
    1A578669 to 1A599999
    Car Build Date:
    01/08/2000 - 28/02/2001
    Concern:
    Insecurity Of Front Seat Backrest.
    Defect:
    The front seats may not latch positively following operation of the seat tip lever. In consequence the seat squab (backrest) could attempt to fold forward if the vehicle should be brought to a very rapid stop.
    Remedy:
    Affected vehicles will be recalled for examination of the operation and integrity of the front seat tip lever and latching mechanism. In cases where the mechanism is found to bind a new seat frame assembly will be fitted.

  • Announcement date:
    06/11/1998
    Recalls number:
    R/1998/080
    VIN start:
    LN 600471 to LN 622408
    Car Build Date:
    01/06/1997 - 01/06/1998
    Concern:
    Possible Failure Of Rear Suspension Locating Links
    Defect:
    Land Rover have identified a weld integrity concern associated with the rear suspension links on Freelander models. Should the weld fracture the stability of the rear hub assembly could be impaired. This may cause the vehicle to deviate from a straight line under normal driving conditions. To protect the long term integrity of these components Land Rover are implementing recall action on all Freelander models within the affected VIN range.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the rear suspension links with quality assured units.
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