Recall
Land Rover Defender — 96V108000
NHTSA ID
96V108000
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1996-06-20
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Units Affected
4,254
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LABEL" WARNING WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE BATTERIES IN THESE VEHICLES.
Consequence
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THESE BATTERIES ARE HANDLED INCORRECTLY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A BATTERY WARNING LABEL WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SUCH LABELS AND A LETTER INFORMING THEM THAT THEY CAN ALSO BRING THE VEHICLE TO ANY DEALER AND HAVE THE LABEL INSTALLED FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE.