Defect Description For Recall
Land Rover Is Recalling 12,353 My 2008 Lr2 Vehicles Built With A Sunroof. Failure Of Either The Left Or Right Hand Side Sunroof Guide Rail Can Occur When The Sunroof Is Operated. Excessive Stress Can Develop In The Over-Molded Bracket Which Could Lead To Cracking During Normal Sunroof Operation. If Cracks Occur And Propagate In A Certain Area Of The Guide Rail, Fragments Of The Plastic Over-Mold Material May Detach From The Guide Rail And Obstruct The Operation Of The Sunroof.
Make Of Vehicle
LAND ROVER
Model Of Vehicle
LR2
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V055000
Component Description
Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The ObstruCTIon Could Cause The Sunroof, When Operated, To Bind, Twist, And Potentially Detach From The Operating Mechanism. If The Sunroof Is Subsequently Cycled And A Vertical Force Applied, I.E., A Customer Manually Aiding The Roof To Close Or Wind Lift, The Glass Panel Can Become Fully Detached From The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Retention Inserts To Both Sides Of The Glass Panel Guide Rails. The Recall Began On February 29, 2008. Owners May Contact Land Rover At 1-800-637-6837.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Land Rover
Start Of Manufacture
20061101
End Of Manufacture
20080112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12353
Date Owners Notified
20080229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Land Rover
Date Report Received
20080205
Make Campaign Number
P009