Land Rover Freelander: Incorrect Nut Installed Into Rear Subframe
Recall Summary Land Rover is recalling 129 Freelander vehicles because the wrong size weld nuts (M12 instead of M14) were installed in the rear subframe mountings. This prevented a required bolt from being properly installed during assembly, which could eventually cause the subframe to crack and deform, potentially making the vehicle unstable. Affected vehicles will be inspected, and if the incorrect nuts are found, the subframe will be removed and the body repaired with the correct weld nut.
- Recalling firm
- LAND ROVER
- Product
- Vehicles: LAND ROVER FREELANDER. Units affected: 129
- Reason
- M12 weld nuts has been incorrectly installed by a body panel supplier into the rear subframe mountings instead of the correct M14 weld nuts. A bolt that locates the frame to the body did not fit into this nut and was not installed at the vehicle assembly plant. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack and become deformed. A deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that may be affected and inspect the subframe fixing for fitment and correct clamping. If an incorrect subframe fixing is identified the subframe...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-01-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f8117ae5-71c9-45a4-9d6c-2cfcc6794577