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1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 3 TSBs

04V203000 Apr 12, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.
Consequence
CRACKS WHICH CONTINUE TO PROPAGATE CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN SIGNS OF LIQUID FUEL FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN FILLING THE TANK, PARTICULARLY IF OVERFILLING IS ATTEMPTED. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
45,267 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 16, 2007
Incident date: Nov 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I. WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS FILLED, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SMELLED OF GASOLINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VIN APPEARED TO BE INVALID. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,940 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,500.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT Apr 23, 2007
Incident date: Apr 18, 2007
DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, MY 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE. THE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE CRASH SENSORS TO ACTIVATE (BLINKERS, FUEL CUT). THE DRIVE SHAFT WENT THROUGH THE PASSENGER FLOOR RIPPING OUT WIRES. THANKFULLY, NOBODY WAS I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Apr 23, 2007
Incident date: Apr 18, 2007
DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, MY 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE. THE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE CRASH SENSORS TO ACTIVATE (BLINKERS, FUEL CUT). THE DRIVE SHAFT WENT THROUGH THE PASSENGER FLOOR RIPPING OUT WIRES. THANKFULLY, NOBODY WAS I... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
SFCC-14SEP17 Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
0702 Oct 4, 2007
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
REMINDER MAILING FOR RECALL B156 FROM LAND ROVER. *NJ
SA-07RE-02 Oct 4, 2007
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
LAND ROVER: VEHICLES IN THE AFFECTED VIN RANGES REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FUEL TANK WELD JOINT FOR THE VENT RINGS COULD CRACK PERMITTING FUEL LEAKAGE. *PE

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I across all model years (1994, 1997).

4 Total Recalls
19 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1997 (current) 1 3
1996 1 11 View
1995 1 5 View
1994 1 0 View

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