TSB: LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (2003–2012)

Bulletin LTB00581NAS1 — September 16, 2013

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDLTB00581NAS1
ManufacturerLAND ROVER
ModelsRANGE ROVER
Model Years2003–2012
Date IssuedSeptember 16, 2013
Date Added to NHTSADecember 13, 2021
ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected40 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

"SITUATION: A LOWER-LEVEL SERVICE REPAIR KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE FRONT AIR SPRING WHILE THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. CAUSE: FRONT AIR SPRING REPLACEMENT."

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2012 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2012 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2012 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2012 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2011 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2011 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2011 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2011 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2010 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2010 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2010 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2010 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2009 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2009 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2009 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2009 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2008 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2008 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2008 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2008 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2007 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2007 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2007 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2007 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2006 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2006 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2006 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2006 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2005 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2005 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2005 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2005 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2004 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2004 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2004 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2004 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2003 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2003 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2003 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2003 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized LAND ROVER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (LTB00581NAS1) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.