LAND ROVER announced a problem with the FREELANDER affecting a total of 129 vehicles.
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. Vehicles built from 08/12/2003 to 08/29/2003 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. 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 will be removed and the body panel will be repaired with a new weld nut.
Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest LAND ROVER dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
