Land Rover Discovery I; Range Rover Classic (1993-1997): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 04V203000 · Apr 12, 2004 · Land Rover
45,267
vehicles affected
45,267
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V203000
- Date
- Apr 12, 2004
- Maker
- Land Rover
- Units affected
- 45,267
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage
- Model years
- 1993-1997
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover | Discovery I | 1994-1997 |
| Range Rover | Classic | 1993-1995 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V203000?
2 models: Land Rover Discovery I (1994-1997), Range Rover Classic (1993-1995), about 45,267 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V203000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.