Recall 05V376000: Fuel Tank Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Land Rover/LR3 2005

MANUFACTURER: Land Rover

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V376000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: August 26, 2005

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 17263

SUMMARY:
Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive swelling and cracking of a grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube. When the fuel level in the tank is above the level of the detached joint, fuel may then enter the breather pipe.

CONSEQUENCE:
The driver may notice fuel odor, drivability concerns such as hesitation, misfire, stalling, rough running, or difficulty in starting and the "CHECK ENGINE" light may be illuminated. If the amount of fuel flowing into the breather pipe reaches the vapor canister and exceeds its capacity, the excess fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall is expected to begin on October 14, 2005. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

NOTES:
Land Rover recall No. B016. Customers can 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.