Recall 08V055000: Sunroof Guide Rail Modification

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Land Rover/LR2 2008

MANUFACTURER: Land Rover

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 30, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V055000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

COMPONENT: Visibility: Sun Roof Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 12353

SUMMARY:
Land Rover is recalling 12,353 M/Y 2008 LR2 vehicles built with a sunroof. Failure of either the left or right hand side sunroof guide rail can occur when the sunroof is operated. Excessive stress can develop in the over-molded bracket which could lead to cracking during normal sunroof operation. If cracks occur and propagate in a certain area of the guide rail, fragments of the plastic over-mold material may detach from the guide rail and obstruct the operation of the sunroof.

CONSEQUENCE:
The obstruction could cause the sunroof, when operated, to bind, twist, and potentially detach from the operating mechanism. If the sunroof is subsequently cycled and a vertical force applied, I.E., a customer manually aiding the roof to close or wind lift, the glass panel can become fully detached from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails. The recall is expected to begin during February 2008. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

NOTES:
Land Rover recall No. P009. 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.