Land Rover Defender: Left Hand Front Brake Flexible Hose Concern
Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 14,727 Defender vehicles because the left front brake hose may rub against the tire and become damaged, potentially causing brake fluid to leak. The manufacturer has received reports of this abrasion issue and will inspect the clearance between the hose and tire on affected vehicles, replacing the hose if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER DEFENDER. Units affected: 14,727
- Reason
- Land Rover has received a small number of reports that detail a potential abrasion condition between the front left hand flexible brake hose and tyre. In extreme circumstances dependant upon the position of the hose the front left hand tyre can contact the hose and cause abrasion to the outer lining material which could result in a brake fluid leak. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the clearance between the hose and tyre where abrasion or limited clearance is found the hose must be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2002-04-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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