Land Rover Freelander: Incorrect Manufacturer Of The Passenger Airbag

Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling approximately 610 Freelander vehicles because the passenger side airbag deflector panel may not meet correct manufacturing specifications. If the airbag deploys, the deflector panel could break and release fragments into the passenger compartment. Land Rover will replace the defective airbag module with a properly manufactured one.

Recalling firm
LAND ROVER
Product
Vehicles: LAND ROVER FREELANDER. Units affected: 610
Reason
The deflector panel contained in the passenger side air-bag module may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This may result in unsatisfactory performance of the deflector panel's structural integrity during air bag deployment. This could result in damage of the air bag that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the defective component with a quality assured one.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2004-11-04
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/68954b40-ed80-4a63-bb22-26e8626ec039