Land Rover Buyers Guide
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Crash Test Data for 2003 Land Rover
| Land Rover Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 2003 Discovery Series II |  | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2003 Freelander | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2003 Range Rover | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
Service Bulletins for 2003 Land Rover
| 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17 | |
| Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY | |
| Bulletin Number: OPS0201 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING NEW STATE ULEV EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: SFCC_08MAR18_16 | |
| The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point. | |
| Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17 | |
| Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II | |
| Bulletin Number: 031201 | |
| OIL PUMP FAILURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 140 | |
| SERVICE ACTION FUEL CAP/FILLER NECK SEALING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 440104 | |
| REVISED T-BOX REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 570305 | |
| REVISED PROCEDURE AND TIME FOR STEERING BOX INSTALLATION. *SC | |
| Bulletin Number: 600205 | |
| REVISED FRONT SHOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND TIMES-REPLACES THE PUBLISHED INFORMATION ON GTR SECTION 60.30.02. *SC | |
| Bulletin Number: 700205 | |
| SHUTTLE VALVE SWITCH RELATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM /TRACTION CONTROL /HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION TROUBLESHOOTING. ALL LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 700604 | |
| HANDBRAKE VIBRATION NOISE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 700704 | |
| TROUBLESHOOTING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)/HDC/TC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 820404 | |
| INCORRECT A/C REFRIGERANT LABEL. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: SB144 | |
| FREE PLAY IN THE SEAT BELT ALLOWS THE BUCKLE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE B POST TRIM WHEN THE BELT IS NOT IN USE. DURING NORMAL DRIVE CYCLES THE BUCKLE CAUSES A TAPPING NOISE ON THE TRIM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17 | |
| Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM56457 | |
| "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM68378 | |
| "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS." | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER | |
| Bulletin Number: 0404 | |
| THE LEFT HAND REAR DOOR MAY BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE CHILD LOCK IS ENGAGED. VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL - B163 (04V-207). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0405 | |
| VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL B176 (#04V-347). THE LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE A POST TRIM INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION MAY NOT FULLY MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARD. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 08142007 | |
| CUSTOMERS OF FREELANDER VEHICLES ARE BEING ALERTED TO THE PRESENCE OF A PROBLEM BY ILLUMINATION OF THE M.I.L. OR FAILURE OF THE ENGINE TO START. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN ISOLATED INCIDENTS OF STALLING. *NJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 440205 | |
| CORRECT IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK PLUG. THE SIMILARITY OF THE FREELANDER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVEL INSPECTION PLUG TO SURROUNDING FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE INCORRECT BOLT WITH DAMAGING CONSEQUENCES. *SC | |
| Bulletin Number: 440305 | |
| REVISED PROCEDURES AND TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 700504 | |
| FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN GREASE. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 700804 | |
| FRONT BRAKE DISC VIBRATION RESOLUTION. BRAKE PULSATION OR SHUDDER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 700904 | |
| BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AVAILABILITY. LAND ROVER FREELANDER. ALL MODEL YEARS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 701004 | |
| ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) AVAILABILITY FOR REPAIRS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 760106 | |
| DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL UNIT (DCU) FAULT CODES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 860702 | |
| FUEL GAUGE LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00401NAS4 | |
| SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00401NAS6 | |
| The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00552NAS2 | |
| "SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS." | |
| Bulletin Number: Q057NAS5 | |
| SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-SWA-09-01 | |
| LANDROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS IN FUEL DELIVERY MODULES OF VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURED AWAY FROM SPECIFICATION. MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FIL | |
| Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17 | |
| Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| Bulletin Number: SRE07-05.2 | |
| SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM56457 | |
| "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM68378 | |
| "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS." | |
| Bulletin Number: SWA09-01.3 | |
| SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| Bulletin Number: TB-0057 | |
| LAND ROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURED AWAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN A | |
| Bulletin Number: TB-Q-057 | |
| LAND ROVER: FUEL FILTERS WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY ALTER FUEL FLOW. THE VEHICLE MAY THEN RUN ROUGH, MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY COME ON, AND THERE MAY BE OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM UPDATED 4/9 | |
| Bulletin Number: TSB-Q-057 | |
| LAND ROVER: FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN GASOLINE VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURERS WAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FILTER | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER NEW RANGE ROVER | |
| Bulletin Number: 570105 | |
| POWER STEERING SQUEAK AT BULKHEAD. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 570505 | |
| STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR NOISE. *EH UPDATED 07-25-07. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17 | |
| Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM-54997 | |
| LAND ROVER: THE COMPRESSOR EXHAUST VALVE MAY BE CAUSE OF THE AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP TO BE ILLUMINATED AND A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM-67137 | |
| LAND ROVER: THE FRONT LEFT HAND CORNER, A NOISE OF RUBBING, SCRAPING, DRONE TYPE AND/OR A VIBRATION APPEARS DUE TO TRANSFER CASE CHAIN ON COAST/OVERRUN CHORDAL VIBRATION. MODEL RANGE ROVER. NO MODEL YEARS. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM-67317 | |
| LAND ROVER: GEARSHIFT REMAINS STUCK, EITHER UP, DOWN, IN NEUTRAL, PARK OR IS ERRATIC OR INTERMITTENT IN OPERATION OF SHIFTING, DUE TO POSSIBLE EARTH POINTS ARE LOOSE OR CORRODED. MODEL RANGE ROVER. NO MODEL YEAR. *PE | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER | |
| Bulletin Number: 028603 | |
| COMPLAINTS THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS EXTINGUISH OR DIM AND THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE DOOR LIGHTS IS NOT WORKING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 037603 | |
| OUTSIDE MIRROR LOOSE OR VIBRATING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 211003 | |
| STEERING COLUMN FAULTS. *TT UPDATED 04-27-07. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: 540103 | |
| FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TORQUE VALUES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 600105 | |
| AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC | |
| Bulletin Number: 600305 | |
| AIR SUSPENSION PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT FOR CONCERNS THAT THE ELECTRIC AIR SUSPENSION (EAS) WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. ALL LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB-00033 | |
| LANDROVER 2003-2009: REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN DUE TO LOCK MECHANISM, CLICKING NOISES, TILT MECHANISM FAILS TO WORK, AND REACH SPINDLE THREAD DAMAGE . *LJ | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00033NAS2 | |
| "SITUATION: THE STEERING COLUMN MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO CERTAIN ISSUES OR DAMAGE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: INOPERATIVE TILT MECHANISM; STEERING COLUMN LOCK MECHANISM ISSUE; REACH SPINDLE TH | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00033NAS2 | |
| SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB-00282 | |
| LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH SIDE DOOR LATCHES. ONE DOOR MIGHT NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE, BUT WILL FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OPPOSITE. A DOOR MAY NOT LOCK. THERE COULD BE AN UNWANTED 'DOOR AJAR' MESSAGE. *RM | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00282 | |
| LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE SIDE DOOR LATCH OPERATION. THE DOORS MAY NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE OR MAY NOT LOCK. *RM | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00401NAS4 | |
| SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00401NAS5 | |
| Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00401NAS6 | |
| The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB-00497-NAS | |
| LAND ROVER: THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR AND POSSIBLE CAUSE MAY BE A LACK OF REACH SPINDLE LUBRICATION OR AN INTERNAL FAULT FROM WITHIN. MODELS 2003-2009 RANGE ROVER (LM). *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00552NAS2 | |
| "SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS." | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00581NAS1 | |
| "SITUATION: A LOWER-LEVEL SERVICE REPAIR KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE FRONT AIR SPRING WHILE THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. CAUSE: FRONT AIR SPRING REPLACEMENT." | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00581NAS1 | |
| SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| Bulletin Number: LTB00676NAS1 | |
| "SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR." | |
| Bulletin Number: Q-041 | |
| LAND ROVER: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TO PROPELLER SHAFT SPLINE WEAR - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *PE UPDATED 6/29/09. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: SA-Q-041 | |
| LAND ROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR RANGE ROVERS MODEL YEARS 2003-2005. A POTENTIAL CONCERN WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE JOINT THAT CONNECTS THE FRONT PROPSHAFT TO THE FRONT | |
| Bulletin Number: SB028 | |
| SERVICE ACTION: STEERING COLUMN TILT MECHANISM UPGRADE. *NJ | |
| Bulletin Number: SB137 | |
| SERVICE ACTION FOR STEERING COLUMN SQUEAK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: SFCC_08MAR18_16 | |
| The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point. | |
| Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17 | |
| Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM37361 | |
| "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 A LARGE NUMBER OF OXYGEN SENSORS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER (DENSO) TO INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE DEFECTS." | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM37861 | |
| "ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. CAUSE THIS IS TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF THE TYPES OF MEDIA THA | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM38303 | |
| "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM P | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM43818 | |
| "RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS" | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM51797 | |
| "ISSUE THE OUTER COVER ON THE REMOTE KEY CAN DETACH FROM THE CASING.SEE ATTACHMENT. CAUSE THE ROOT CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE THAT ANTI RUST OIL RESIDUE REMAINS ON THE SUPPLIER'S TOOLING AT THE START OF A PRODUCTION RUN." | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM55817 | |
| "RE-ISSUED FEBRUARY 2014. ISSUE: ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION TO FRONT AIR SPRING FAILURES CAUSE: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME" | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM56457 | |
| "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM66617 | |
| "ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH A FLAT BATTERY OR POOR STARTING; WHEN TESTING THE BATTERY IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CHARGE IS REQUIRED. CAUSE: WHEN CHARGING A BATTERY (BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) WITH A BMS (BATTERY MONITORIN | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM66677 | |
| "ISSUE: AFTER THE ENGINE COOLANT ON A 5.0L V8 AJ133 ENGINE HAS BEEN PARTIALLY OR FULLY DRAINED AND FILLED, THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. CAUSE: THE REFILL PROCEDURE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN INSUF | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM67637 | |
| "ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE TH | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM67897 | |
| "ISSUE INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED SEAT MODULES CAN CAUSE INCORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE SEAT, OR BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES. THE VEHICLE SEAT MEMORY MODULE LOGS U1A4C 00, BUILD END OF LINE MODE ACTIVE CAUSE THE SEAT MODULE HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY CON | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM68378 | |
| "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS." | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM70878 | |
| "ISSUE: ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (HALF SHAFTS) RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT OR DAMAGED ON LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER VEHICLES IN WARRANTY. CAUSE: UNKNOWN ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION ON-GOING." | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM71638 | |
| "ISSUE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE START STOP SWITCH ON THE FASCIA IS SPLIT, DEFORMED OR CRAZED. CAUSE SPECIFICATION OF MATERIAL WAS NOT CORRECT FOR APPLICATION." | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM71840 | |
| "ISSUE: BRAKE NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE (WITH BREMBO BRAKES ONLY) CAUSE: UNDER INVESTIGATION" | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM71859 | |
| "ISSUE CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE CONDITION OF SEAT COVERS CAUSE LACK OF UNDERSTAND OF LEATHER AS A NATURAL PRODUCT AND THE CONDITIONS IT MAY CAUSE." | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM71862 | |
| "ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLES INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. STAINING/DISCOLORATION CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY USING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM71893 | |
| "ISSUE: CUSTOMERS REPORT A REPEAT ISSUE OF ENGINE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN SYSTEM, AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED. CAUSE: THE TIMING CHAIN WAS NOT AT THE CORRECT TENSION. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE FULL REPAIR PROCEDURE IN T | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM71914 | |
| "ISSUE A NUMBER OF ALTERNATORS ARE BEING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND ARE FOUND TO BE FAULTY DUE TO INTERNAL REGULATOR CHIP DAMAGE. CAUSE ALTERNATORS ARE BEING DAMAGED DUE TO CROSS POLARITY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS JUMP STARTED." | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM71949 | |
| "ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF CONCERN WITH SYMPTOM DRIVEN DIAGNOSTICS (SDD) ON DVD 139 WHERE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SELECT THE MODEL YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) READ. CAUSE: THE CONCERN WAS IDENTIFI | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM71959 | |
| "ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE" | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM72011 | |
| "ISSUE THE WRONG COMPONENT MAYBE REPLACED WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY IN CAR. CAUSE THE FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE(TOUCHSCREEN) HAS NO EFFECT ON BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY IN THE CAR AND AS SUCH MAY BE INCORRECTL | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM72323 | |
| "ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS NO CABIN AUDIO AT ALL FROM ANY SOURCES. IF THE NAV BUTTON IS PRESSED A 2-5 SECOND PERIOD OF AM/ FM RADIO CAN BE HEARD AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NO AUDIO. ISSUE | |
| Bulletin Number: SSM73409 | |
| Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder. | |
| Bulletin Number: TA038604 | |
| 2003 RANGE ROVER BODY CONTROL UNIT (BCU) SET TO PRODUCTION MODE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: VKT0204 | |
| THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION RGARDING THE TOW HARNESS KIT (YWJ500010) AND ITS INSTALLATION. *TT | |
Recalls for 2003 Land Rover
| 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 01/24/2003 - 03/26/2003 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 3291 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE CAN STICK INTERMITTENTLY DURING ITS OPERATION. THE EXACT POINT OF STICKING IS NOT PREDICTABLE AND CAN RESULT IN A HIGHER ENGINE SPEED THAN EXPECTED. Consequence:IN THE CASE WHERE A THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE, PARTICULARLY AFTER A HIGH DEGREE OF ENGINE THROTTLE APPLICATION, THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO REST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. 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 1-201-818-8500. | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/01/1998 - 12/01/2003 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 100174 |
Defect Description:CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS CAN CRACK DUE TO STRESSES TRANSMITTED BY THE FLEXING VALVE COVERS. Consequence:THIS CAN PRODUCE AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING FUNCTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL STRENGTHEN THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY VALVE COVERS AND REPLACE THE RETAINING BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXEPCTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 12/13/1999 - 06/17/2003 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 5264 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOOSES TORQUE AND ALLOWS FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT. Consequence:THE FLUID FROM THE PUMP JOINT CAN IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR LEAKAGE. IF NO LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT WILL BE RE-TIGHTENED. IF LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT AND DOWTY WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/20/2003 - 08/28/2003 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 4 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT WELD NUT WAS INSTALLED. LACK OF THIS BOLT COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE SUBFRAME TO CRACK OR BECOME DEFORMED. Consequence:A CRACKED OR DEFORMED SUBFRAME COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO INSTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF THE SUBFRAME FIXING IS CORRECTLY FITTED AND CLAMPED UP. IF NECESSARY, THE SUBFRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS CORRECT WELD NUTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 03/29/2002 - 04/19/2005 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 1941 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. Consequence:THE OCCUPANT MAY OPEN THE DOOR INADVERTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/05/2001 - 06/29/2004 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 31049 |
Defect Description:CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT MARGINALLY ABOVE THE PERMITTED 1000 HEAD IMPACT CRITERIA. AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA. Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE A-PILLAR TRIM WITH A REVISED COMPONENT THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE TO FULLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 07/12/2002 - 09/27/2002 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 3194 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHILD DOOR LOCK ON THE LEFT HAND REAR DOOR CAN BECOME DISENGAGED. Consequence:THIS COULD LEAD TO A CHILD BEING ABLE TO OPEN A REAR DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND REAR LATCH. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/05/2001 - 05/19/2005 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 33247 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC), TRACTION CONTROL (TC) AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED. Consequence:FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LAMP OPERATION AND WHERE REQUIRED, ADJUST AND/OR REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEW SWITCHES OF THE SAME DESIGN UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LAMP SWITCH IS AVAILABLE IN MAY 2007. OWNERS WILL THEN BE RE-NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR THE NEW BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. AN INTERIM LETTER FOR THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS MAILED ON MARCH 26, 2007. THE SECOND LETTER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SWITCHES WAS MAILED BEGINNING JULY 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-80-637-6837. | |
| 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Manufacturer: | LAND ROVER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 01/03/2002 - 02/22/2005 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 19168 |
Defect Description:LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SPLINE COUPLING PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED. Consequence:CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800- 637-6837. | |
