Recall
Land Rover Discovery — 96V247000
NHTSA ID
96V247000
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-12-12
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Units Affected
20,889
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME.