NHTSA Campaign 04V203000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Issued by LAND ROVER · Reported Apr 12, 2004 · 45,267 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY I | 1994 | 45,267 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY I | 1995 | 45,267 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY I | 1996 | 45,267 |
| LAND ROVER | DISCOVERY I | 1997 | 45,267 |
| RANGE ROVER | CLASSIC | 1993 | 45,267 |
| RANGE ROVER | CLASSIC | 1994 | 45,267 |
| RANGE ROVER | CLASSIC | 1995 | 45,267 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V203000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.