Tailgate Latch - Sticks/Difficult to Operate: Overview

No: 76/20/97/NAS

Ref: WSM Section 76

* Issue: 3 *

Date: 01/16/98

PRIDE V 6-30

Revisions are noted by asterisks.

Lower Tailgate Latch Performance

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

RANGE ROVER (LP) Up to 98 MY

SITUATION:

POOR TAILGATE LATCHING AND UNLATCHING

There have been a number of complaints regarding upper and lower tailgate latch performance. Most complaints have related to latches that are difficult to operate, which stick, or will not release.

RESOLUTION:

REPLACE LOWER TAILGATE LATCHES AND UPPER TAILGATE LATCH.

New lower tailgate latches are now available which are more resistant to corrosion than previous designs.

The upper tailgate latch has been modified to improve the release of the lower tailgate latches. The upper latch also has a secondary latching mechanism, which improves the integrity of the tailgate latching.

When replacing the tailgate latches, the latches must be correctly installed and undergo a functional check for actuator movement.

NOTE:
The repairs outlined in this TIB are to be performed to resolve customer complaint of the symptoms described.

PARTS INFORMATION:

* FQR100550 Upper tailgate latch Qty 1 *
* FQR100520 Lower tailgate latch (RH) Qty 1 *
* FQR100530 Lower tailgate latch (LH) Qty 1 *

Locally sourced:

Dry lube CRC Industries 05005 or equivalent

WARRANTY CLAIMS:

76.37.17 Time 0.25 hrs.
Replace upper tailgate latch

COMP CODE: 8V1

76.37.83 Time 0.25 hrs.
Replace each lower tailgate latch

COMP CODE: 8V1

76.28.89141 Time 0.35 hrs.
Adjust lower tailgate striker

COMP CODE: 8V2

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply