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Safety recall · 88V034000

Seat belts: retractor Land Rover recall

RANGE ROVER NA., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 16, 1988. It covers about 2,954 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V034000
Reported
Mar 16, 1988
Vehicles
2,954
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

A nylon pivot pin in the seat belt retractor lock mechanism may be too large in diameter.

The risk

The nylon material swells in the presence of atmospherehumidity and can restrict movement of a locking pawl which activates the beltlocking mechanism.

The fix

Inspection of all vehicles and replace any suspect belt assembly.

Contacts

System: seat belt retractor.Vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Land Rover dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V034000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Land Rover Range Rover36A
1988 Land Rover Range Rover25A

Questions

Is the 88V034000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V034000?

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 88V034000 announced?

RANGE ROVER NA., INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 16, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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