The problem
The "hazardous substance label" warning was not installed on the batteries in these vehicles.
The risk
Personal injury could occur if these batteries are handled incorrectly.
The fix
Owners will be mailed a battery warning label with instructions for the placement of such labels and a letter informing them that they can also bring the vehicle to any dealer and have the label installed for them free of charge.
Contacts
System: electrical; battery; other parts. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin july 12, 1996. Note: owners who do not receive the subject battery labels free of charge 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 96V108000.
- 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.