Land Rover Freelander: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 28,924 Freelander vehicles due to a potential short circuit in the PTC heater that could cause the battery to discharge, produce burning smells, or in rare cases, result in a fire. The company will replace the affected heater and condensation drain tube with updated components. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER FREELANDER. Units affected: 28,924
- Reason
- A short circuit may occur in the PTC heater which could result in the battery discharging a smell from hot/melted components or in the worst case fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PTC heater and condensation drain tube with the latest specification components.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-12-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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