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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