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.
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
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Announcement date:07/10/2015Recalls number:R/2015/186VIN start:SALFA24CX8H111698VIN end:SALFA28B58H113411Car Build Date:19/05/2008 - 02/06/2008Concern:Fire May OccurDefect: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.
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Announcement date:27/08/2013Recalls number:R/2013/091VIN start:SALFA2BB1CH284660VIN end:SALFA2CC2DH374909Car Build Date:01/01/2012 - 30/09/2013Concern:Fire May OccurDefect: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.
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Announcement date:23/12/2008Recalls number:R/2008/187VIN start:SALFA27B47H000100VIN end:SALFA24C48H111695Car Build Date:01/02/2007 - 23/05/2008Concern:Fire May OccurDefect: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.
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Announcement date:02/10/2008Recalls number:R/2008/125VIN start:SALFA27B47H000100VIN end:SALFA24C48H111695Car Build Date:01/02/2007 - 23/05/2008Concern:Booster Heater -possibility That Vehicle May Catch FireDefect: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.
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Announcement date:07/04/2008Recalls number:R/2008/024VIN start:SALFA27BX7H000201VIN end:SALFA24A48H087347Car Build Date:01/11/2006 - 12/01/2008Concern:Sunroof May DetachDefect: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.
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Announcement date:07/09/2005Recalls number:R/2005/083VIN start:SALLNABH21A300642VIN end:SALLNFBE85A486387Car Build Date:01/11/2000 - 30/04/2005Concern:Left Hand Rear Door Child Safety Lock Lever May FailDefect: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.
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Announcement date:05/05/2005Recalls number:R/2004/069VIN start:SALLJGBF8WA400000VIN end:SALLJGMF7WA400550Car Build Date:15/04/1993 - 07/09/1998Concern:Possibility Of Stress Cracks In The Plastic Fuel TankDefect: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.
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Announcement date:12/01/2005Recalls number:R/2004/165VIN start:SALLNABE13A286419VIN end:SALLNABG23A289164Car Build Date:12/08/2003 - 29/08/2003Concern:Incorrect Nut Installed Into Rear SubframeDefect: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.
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Announcement date:04/11/2004Recalls number:R/2004/184VIN start:SALLNFAE85A449222VIN end:SALLNABE85A456738Car Build Date:26/08/2004 - 01/10/2004Concern:Incorrect Manufacturer Of The Passenger AirbagDefect: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.
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Announcement date:11/08/2004Recalls number:R/2004/076VIN start:SALLNABE82A00225225VIN end:SALLNABE82A00238171Car Build Date:15/07/2002 - 27/09/2002Concern:Possibility Of The Left Hand Child Lock DisengagingDefect: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.
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Announcement date:05/11/2002Recalls number:R/2002/041VIN start:1A 576764 to 2A 397466Car Build Date:07/07/2000 - 18/03/2002Concern: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.
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Announcement date:22/10/2001Recalls number:R/2001/017VIN start:1A578669 to 1A599999Car Build Date:01/08/2000 - 28/02/2001Concern: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.
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Announcement date:06/11/1998Recalls number:R/1998/080VIN start:LN 600471 to LN 622408Car Build Date:01/06/1997 - 01/06/1998Concern:Possible Failure Of Rear Suspension Locating LinksDefect: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.