Recall P002 Notification - Brake Lamp Switch Replacement
Bulletin: SRE07-01Section: Recall
Date: 07 February 2007
Model: 2002-2005 MY Freelander
Applicable to: USA/CDA
Subject:
Recall P002 - Brake Lamp Switch - Notification of Recall
Land Rover North America has in formed the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada (TC) of its intent to perform a voluntary Safety Recall on ALL 2002-2005 model year Freelander vehicles imported into the United States and Canadian markets.
Information relating to the proposed Recall will be posted on the NHTSA and TC web sites. The Recall action will require replacement of the brake lamp switch on all affected vehicles.
U.S. Federal regulations require that Retailers must be advised of this Recall notification within three working days after government notification. Once notified, Retailers must abide by the regulation that new vehicles in Retailer inventory be HELD and not delivered to customers until they can be repaired.
U.S. Federal law requires Retailers to complete any outstanding safety Recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a Retailer could result in a civil penalty of up to $6,000 per vehicle.
This Recall Service Bulletin serves as notification to all Land Rover Retailers in the United States and Canada that any new affected vehicles may not be delivered for customer use until the Recall repair is completed.
Situation
An issue has been identified that relates to the interface between the pedal box and the brake lamp switch. The brake lamp switch may become maladjusted as a result of incorrect setting procedure during vehicle manufacture or as a result of switch mounting bracket flex. The maladjusted switch allows the contacts to remain permanently connected as the switch has reached the extent of its travel. This results in the brake lights remaining permanently illuminated. Improperly functioning brake lamps could result in the vehicle being involved in a crash.
Affect on Vehicle Operation
The brake lamps on Freelander vehicles may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. Hill Descent Control (HDC), Traction Control (TC), and Cruise Control warning lights may also be illuminated.
Service Program
Initially, following owner notification, Retailers will be instructed to inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake lamps switches with new switches of the current design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in May 2007. Once the new parts are available, owners will be renotified and Retailers will replace the brake lamp switch with a newly designed switch and insert a link lead on the affected vehicles.
Action to be taken
Sold vehicles will be subject to the standard Recall notification and Recall bulletin process detailing the action required for vehicles in the hands of customers. Further retailer communication on required repair procedures, parts requirements and owner notification schedule will be communicated toward the end of February 2007.
Retailers are advised that the use of vehicles within the affected 2002 - 2005 model years as demonstrators or loaner vehicles may be considered a violation of Federal legislation. Land Rover recommends against using affected vehicles for demonstrator or loaner purposes. Please consult your own legal counsel if you have questions in this regard.
Customer Inquiries
In the interim, if you are approached by a customer with questions about this Recall, but the customer has not yet received any formal notification, please inform them that Land Rover will notify them in writing if their vehicle is affected by a campaign.
If a United States customer requires additional information concerning this matter, please direct them to contact the Land Rover Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-637-6837.
Canadian customers requiring additional information should be directed to the Canadian Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-346-3493.
Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
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