Land Rover Range Rover Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER 2003-2005 Manufacturer: LAND ROVER Mfr's Report Date: DEC 02, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V635000 EA07012 NHTSA Action Number: EA07012

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 19168

Summary: LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 Model Year 2003 and 2004 and 2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SPLINE COUPLING PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED.

Consequence: CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 6, 2009. If you've got a lemon Range Rover, we can help you get your money back or a new one that runs right. Call us Toll Free at 888.331.6422 right now. We know what to do to get rid of it. Burdge Law Office www.NewCarLemonLaw.com Helping Consumers Get New Cars Since 1978.