Land Rover Defender 1995

Model Defender made in 1995 by Land Rover got 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and power train.

Model 1995

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
96V108000RANGE ROVER NA., INC.from 12/01/1992 to 12/01/1995V (Vehicle)425408/02/1996MFRLAND ROVER06/20/199606/21/1996
Defect SummaryThe hazardous substance label warning was not installed on the batteries in these vehicles.
Consequence SummaryPersonal injury could occur if these batteries are handled incorrectly.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be mailed a battery warning label with instructions for the placement of such labels and a letter informing them that they can also bring the vehicle to any dealer and have the label installed for them free of charge.
NotesSystem: electrical; battery; other parts. vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin july 12, 1996. note: owners who do not receive the subject battery labels free of charge within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
95V099000RANGE ROVER NA., INC.from 12/01/1994 to 01/01/1995V (Vehicle)15505/30/1995MFRLAND ROVER05/16/199505/22/1995
Defect SummaryAt port of entry, a quality overcheck of the differential pinion shaft torque was performed. this check required the removal of the driveshafts. when the driveshafts were reinstalled, the wrong sized nuts were used.
Consequence SummaryThe nuts can loosen, ultimately causing the disconnection of one or both of the driveshafts resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the hardware on the involved vehicles with hardware of the appropriate specifications.
NotesSystem: powertrain; axle assembly.vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact range rover at 1-301-731-9040. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
190198NAS04/30/1999605043Provided information to assist in diagnosing ignition lead faults and ignition related issues. *tt05/24/1999
190198NAS05/29/1998601617Provided information to assist in diagnosing ignition lead faults and summarizes. *yc08/12/1998
19/07/9612/06/199650659Pride - 14cux coil connections. *tw05/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
19/01/97/US01/17/199752189Defender 90 cold start enhancement. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
37010306/06/200310001637Oil seepage from manual transmission front cover. improved manual transmission sealing. *tt06/17/2003
STRUCTURE - BODY
60019708/14/1998602375Front swivel seal replacement and grease fill. *yc10/30/1998
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
54/02/9612/31/199650649Pride - front stub axle seal: new part introduction. *tw05/27/1997
51/04/96US12/13/199650559New torque setting - hub nut. *tw05/27/1997