1987 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls

1. Recall Description

   THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CORRODE OVER TIME ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

   Possible Effects

   FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NEEDED.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.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 Manufacture Dates

   1987-05-01 - 1990-09-01

   Vehicles Affected

   15378

2. Recall Description

   A NYLON PIVOT PIN IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK MECHANISM MAY BE TOO LARGE IN DIAMETER.

   Possible Effects

   THE NYLON MATERIAL SWELLS IN THE PRESENCE OF ATMOSPHEREHUMIDITY AND CAN RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF A LOCKING PAWL WHICH ACTIVATES THE BELTLOCKING MECHANISM.

   Action

   INSPECTION OF ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BELT ASSEMBLY.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-02-01 - 1987-12-01

   Vehicles Affected

   2954

3. Recall Description

   INFLATION PRESSURE RECOMMENDED FOR REAR WHEELS WILL NOT SUPPORT REAR GAWR.

   Possible Effects

   VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.

   Action

   SEND NOTIFICATION LETTER WITH A REVISED TIRE PLACARD INDICATING APPROPRIATE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL/FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLES.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1986-11-01 - 1988-09-01

   Vehicles Affected

   5713

4. Recall Description

   INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A CIRCLIP HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE CIRCLIP TO DISENGAGE AND THE PIVOT SHAFT TO MOVE ENOUGH FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION.

   Possible Effects

   ALTHOUGH FULL BRAKING ACTION CAN STILL BE OBTAINED,DRIVER ALARM FROM THE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED PEDAL COULD RESULT IN ANINAPPROPRIATE ACTION BY THE DRIVER WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

   Action

   REPAIR CIRCLIP INSTALLATION TO PREVENT ITS DISENGAGEMENT.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: BRAKESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLES.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-07-01 - 1988-10-01

   Vehicles Affected

   3972

5. Recall Description

   MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING STATEMENT LABEL AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105.

   Possible Effects

   VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.

   Action

   AFFIX WARNING LABEL TO MASTER CYLINDER STATING CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: WARNING LABEL FOR MASTER CYLINDER/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLE.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-06-01 - 1987-08-01

   Vehicles Affected

   114

6. Recall Description

   CORROSION COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND ITS RETAINING BRACKET.

   Possible Effects

   THIS COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION OF THE FILTER CASINGAND FUEL LEAKAGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

   Action

   INSTALL MODIFIED FUEL FILTER BRACKET.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL FILTER BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLES.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1986-11-01 - 1988-06-01

   Vehicles Affected

   4704