2003 Land Rover Freelander recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, an incorrect weld nut was installed. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack or become deformed.
💥 The risk
A cracked or deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the subframe fixing is correctly fitted and clamped up. If necessary, the subframe will be replaced with a new one that has correct weld nuts. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V489000
- Manufacturer recall #
- B175
- Manufacturer
- LAND ROVER
- Vehicles affected
- 4
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-637-6837
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Aug 20, 2003 – Aug 28, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Land rover recall no. B175.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).