Recall 07V041000: Adjust/Replace Brake Lamp Switch

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Land Rover/Freelander 2002-2005

MANUFACTURER: Land Rover

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V041000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: February 02, 2007

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 33247

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights 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.

CONSEQUENCE:
Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in May 2007. Owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. An interim letter for the initial inspection will be mailed on or about March 8, 2007. The second letter for replacement of the switches will be mailed beginning May 28, 2007. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-80-637-6837.

NOTES:
Land Rover recall No. P002. Customers 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.