Land Rover Column Recall 08V248000 (37K Vehicles)

The problem

Land rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl with the clockspring, which includes the driver side air bag circuitry, could result in fracturing of the air bag wiring connection. If an air bag wire fractures, the srs warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The srs warning light indicates to the driver that there is a concern with the srs system in the vehicle and that immediate repair is necessary.

The risk

If the srs warning light is ignored and a vehicle crash of sufficient severity to command deployment of the driver's air bag occurs, the air bag module may not deploy in the intended manner. The condition may result in the deployment of only one stage of the dual stage driver's air bag or the air bag may not deploy at all increasing the risk of serious injuries to the driver.

The fix

Dealers will insert 1mm spacers between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch. Two foam pads will also be fitted to the top of the steering column switch gear to provide assured clearance between the cowl and the clockspring face. The recall began on july 30, 2008. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Contacts

Land rover recall no. P045. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V248000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2005 Land Rover LR3	96	5	F
2006 Land Rover LR3	51	6	F
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport	0	1	A
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport	26	6	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2005 Land Rover LR3

2006 Land Rover LR3

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Questions

Is the 08V248000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. LAND ROVER's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 08V248000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 08V248000 announced?

LAND ROVER reported it to NHTSA on June 4, 2008. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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