Recall
Land Rover Freelander — 05V300000
NHTSA ID
05V300000
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2005-06-28
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
1,941
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
B011
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.