NHTSA Campaign 05V300000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Issued by LAND ROVER · Reported Jun 28, 2005 · 1,941 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION.
Consequence
THE OCCUPANT MAY OPEN THE DOOR INADVERTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND ROVER | FREELANDER | 2002 | 1,941 |
| LAND ROVER | FREELANDER | 2003 | 1,941 |
| LAND ROVER | FREELANDER | 2004 | 1,941 |
| LAND ROVER | FREELANDER | 2005 | 1,941 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V300000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.