Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
12E010000JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC E (Equipment)180MFRLAND ROVER03/15/201203/15/2012
Defect SummaryJaguar land rover north america, inc. (land rover) is recalling certain rear driveshaft couplings, land rover branded part number tvf100010, manufactured from april 2011 through november 2011, sold for use as service parts for certain model year 1995-1999 discovery, 1999-2004 discovery ii, and 1995 range rover classic vehicles. some of the rear driveshaft couplings may not have been manufactured to the required engineering design specifications and may exhibit the onset of joint separation, precluded by drive line vibration.
Consequence SummaryIf this increased vibration warning sign is ignored, catastrophic failure of the drive coupling can occur. the driveshaft may detach from the vehicle while in motion resulting in loss of drive and loss of transmission park functionality, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and/or injury.
Corrective SummaryLand rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected rear driveshaft couplers free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about april 23, 2012. owners may contact jaguar land rover north america at 1-201-818-8500.
NotesLand rover's recall campaign number is p024.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
41/01/96US12/31/199650644Pride - transfer gearbox lever bolt. *tw05/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
37010306/06/200310001637Oil seepage from manual transmission front cover. improved manual transmission sealing. *tt06/17/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/01/1996
 Transmission seal.
01/02/1999206/01/1997
 Vehicle from a standstill was put in reverse gear, while the brake was applied attempted to back the vehicle up, the truck accelarated at an high rate of speed in reverse gear on its own.
01/02/1999206/01/1997
 When you put the vehicle in reverse, the engine accelerates to a high rate of speed and take off in reverse gear. the only way to stop the vehicle is turning the ignition off.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
01/29/200104/01/2000
 The car broke down on the highway bucking and hesitating while traveling approx. 35mph. after pulling into breakdown lane car was towed to landrover of hanover (ma). they reported that the transfer box split in half causing additional damage to the transmission. the quote received at that time was $14,000. not trusting that dealer, the car was towed to land rover metrowest (ma). they replaced the transfer box and reported that the transmission should be ok. 2 weeks later the transmission failed. metrowest then replaced the transmission. there was no explanation for the failure of the transfer box and transmission. the cost was upwards of $5,000 with a used transmission and transfer box. the vehicles warranty ran up in august of 2000. 5 months prior to the damage. i requested a goodwill adjustment from the manufacturer and was declined. in addition, on 6/5/00 the vehicle was brought to land rover hanover for a recall item o2 sensor. at that time it was found that a transfer box mount stud was rusted (while under warranty). the dealer never notified me when the part came in and only mentioned in passing that the part was rusted at all. it is my feeling that the above mentioned repairs and parts should be covered under warranty by the manufacturer. furthermore, on march 9, 2001 the vehicle was involved in a head on collision with a utility pole at 25-35 mph. neither the driver's nor passanger side airbags deployed. if it hadn't been for the seatbelt, the driver would have sustained serious injuries.