The problem
On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.
The risk
Cracks which continue to propagate can ultimately result in signs of liquid fuel from the underside of the vehicle when filling the tank, particularly if overfilling is attempted. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began march 15, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Contacts
Land rover recall no. B156. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Land Rover, Range Rover dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V203000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.