The problem
The right front door can fail to latch fully when closing, causing the door to "bounce" back off the door seals.
The risk
This condition could cause unexpected opening of the door increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will install corrective hardware on the right front door. Delaers will also check the door latches for the other doors at the same time.
Contacts
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin january 24, 1997. 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 96V247000.
- 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.