Land Rover Rear Recall 96V050000 (1,505 Vehicles)

The problem

The rear radius arm, which locates the rear axle, can fail at the extruded aluminum chassis eye end.

The risk

A broken radius arm can allow movement of the rear axle and vehicle instability.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear radius arm assemblies.

Contacts

System: suspension; rear; control arm. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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 96V050000.
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
1995 Land Rover Range Rover	25	7	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Questions

Is the 96V050000 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 96V050000?

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 96V050000 announced?

RANGE ROVER NA., INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 11, 1996. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Suspension: rear Land Rover recall