Land Rover Range Rover 1991

Model Range Rover made in 1991 by Land Rover got 7 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, visibility. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 3.9l engine.

Model 1991

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.9L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD13/16/1414/20/16Premium$ 155318900907

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
95V155000RANGE ROVER NA., INC.from 05/01/1987 to 09/01/1990V (Vehicle)1537811/30/1995ODILAND ROVER08/11/199508/21/1995
Defect SummaryThe bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.
NotesSystem: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
91V069000ROVER GROUP, LIMITEDfrom 04/01/1990 to 03/01/1991V (Vehicle)227107/19/1991MFRLAND ROVER05/01/199105/09/1991
Defect SummaryThe right rear metal brake line could come in contact with the top of the right rear shock absorber. this could lead to an eventual fluid leak in one of the two brake circuits.
Consequence SummaryThe leak of fluid from the rear metal brake line couldcause reduced braking effectiveness and increase stopping distance.
Corrective SummaryReroute rear metal brake lines to avoid contact with the rear shock absorber, and replace brake lines that have contacted the shock absorbers.
NotesSystem: metal rear brake line.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
91V222000ROVER GROUP, LIMITEDfrom 02/01/1989 to 05/01/1991V (Vehicle)815103/03/1992MFRLAND ROVER12/27/199101/06/1992
Defect SummaryThe electrical switch adjacent to the brake pedal which operates the brake lamps may fail to operate.
Consequence SummaryThe brake lamps may fail to work when brakes are applied,increasing the risk of rear-end collision.
Corrective SummaryReplace the brake lamp switch with an improved version.
NotesSystem: brakes lights.vehicle description: sport utility vehicles with center high mounted stop lightsand anti-lock brake systems.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
19/07/9612/06/199650659Pride - 14cux coil connections. *tw05/27/1997
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
86/18/96US12/20/199650629Becm updates and reverse mirror dip function. *tw05/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
1
 While driving abs warning light appears continuously, dlr's also replaced brake light switch several times. *ak *slc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
11/07/1998
 Recall 95v155000. fuel tank has a leak and is corroded. dealer contacted, and state the vehicle does not comply with recall. problem still exists. repairs are at owner's expense. *ak
SEATS
1
 Driver's seat failed. mjs
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
 While driving abs light illuminates on dashboard continuously. took vehicle to dealer. dealer stated that computer chip needed to be replaced. please provide any further information, and identification number. *ak
06/04/2000
 Brakes went out due to a relay burning. brake light had came on right before the brakes went out, there was really no advance warning. defect has caused consumer to come very close to an automobile accident. *ak
1
 While driving abs warning light appears continuously, dlr's also replaced brake light switch several times. *ak *slc
TIRES
12/16/1999
 Futura gls tires purchesed from pep boys exploded. back tires disintegrated due to a bubble in size of a baseball in front tires, resulting in an accident. driver broke nose and sprained wrist. *ak