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LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 DIESEL Recall

Booster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire
LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 DIESEL recall Oct 2008LAND ROVER announced a problem with the FREELANDER 2 DIESEL affecting a total of 28,871 vehicles.

It has been identified that the controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery, and a non start situation.Additionally, the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that, all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use, or parked unattended. Vehicles built from 2/1/2007 to 5/23/2008 are at risk.

The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Authorised repairers will disable the PTC operation until such time as replacement parts of the latest specification become available.

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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).

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