2005 LAND ROVER Freelander Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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3 Recalls for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2007-02-09	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH	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. 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 WAS MAILED ON MARCH 26, 2007. THE SECOND LETTER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SWITCHES WAS MAILED BEGINNING JULY 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-80-637-6837.
2005-06-28	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE “ON” POSITION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
2004-01-28	AIR BAGS	CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, ‘OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.’ THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO SPECIFICATION. Remedy: DEALERS HAVE REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES IN ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

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16 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

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Date			Component
2019-12-21			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11290657
2019-03-20			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11190294
2015-03-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10702580
2013-12-02			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10554348
2013-01-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10491539
2011-11-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10436849
2011-09-20			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10426391
2011-06-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10408836
2011-06-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10404022
2011-05-03			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10399058
2011-03-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10392872
2011-02-22			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10383930
2009-11-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10294091
2009-08-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10279560
2009-08-20			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10281260
2006-04-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10155642

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3 Investigations for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

On june 16, 2005, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe05-034) to investigate alleged stop lamp (brake) switch failures in certain model year (my) 2004 land rover discovery series ii vehicles.on october 14, 2005, the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis and the scope expanded to include certain my 2002 through 2005 freelander vehicles that use a substantially similar self-adjusting stop lamp switch furnished by the same supplier, methode electronics malta, ltd. (methode).in september 2003, methode moved the production of an internal switch component, known as the slider mechanism, from a validated plastic injection-molding tool (¿cavity 1¿) to another tool (¿cavity 2¿) that had not been used before to produce parts for land rover.sliders from cavity 2 may be characterized by poor fill, lack of definition in the slider teeth and dimensional instability.consequently, the slider may be unable to restrain improper movement of the plunger during normal brake pedal operation.this may cause the switch to fall out of adjustment, thus significantly reducing the effort required to energize the switch and illuminate the stop lamps.¿cavity 2¿ switches were installed in approximately 8,763 discovery subject vehicles built from december 2003 through may 2004 and approximately 3,915 freelander subject vehicles built from october 2003 through may 2004.additionally, stop lamp switches in certain my 2002 through 2005 freelander subject vehicles may slip out of adjustment as a result of switch damage due to an incorrect setting procedure during vehicle manufacture or as a result of switch mounting bracket flex.analysis of all available data indicates the predominant failure mode is constant stop lamp illumination.other reported consequences of stop lamp switch maladjustment include inoperative automatic transmission gear selector/brake pedal shift interlock, inoperative speed (cruise) control, and telltale illumination as described in technical service bulletin (tsb) no. lt206-001 dated october 28, 2004 issued by the manufacturer to land rover dealers in the united kingdom (uk).to date, odi is aware of 77 non-duplicative complaints that allege stop lamp switch failure on the subject vehicles (10 complaints on my 2004 discovery, 45 on my 2002 freelander, 19 on my 2003 freelander, and 3 on my 2004 freelander vehicles).additionally, 4,595 discovery and 13,370 freelander subject vehicles have experienced one or more warranty claims to replace the stop lamp switch.of the 5,170 warranty claims paid to replace stop lamp switches on discovery subject vehicles, approximately 31% occurred before the vehicle was sold new and approximately 88% occurred within the first 12 months of vehicle service.the warranty trend on discovery subject vehicles is in decline with 3,545 claims paid in calendar year (cy) 2004, 1,303 claims paid in cy 2005, and 322 claims paid in cy 2006 through september 28, 2006 (which is when odi last received updated warranty claims data from land rover), and it appears that the alleged defect on discover subject vehicles has been remedied through warranty repairs.however, odi analysis of the manufacturer¿s warranty and complaint records indicates the failure trend on certain freelander subject vehicles is ongoing.by letter dated february 2, 2007, land rover has notified odi that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 07v-041) to replace defective stop lamp switches in approximately 33,247 my 2002 through 2005 freelander vehicles built at the solihull, uk assembly plant from september 5, 2001 through may 19, 2005. although odi has concerns regarding the manufacturer¿s resolution of discovery stop lamp switch failures through warranty repairs, the action taken by land rover is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2005-10-14	2007-02-22	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
2005-10-14	2007-02-22	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2005-10-14	2007-02-22	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

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39 Service Alerts for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

Date	Description
2013-07-03	130000 VISIBILITY Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-03	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-03	350000 EQUIPMENT Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-02-10	200000 WHEELS Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-01	200000 WHEELS Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-19	350000 EQUIPMENT Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-08	082110 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE Service Action: Fuel Pump Module Operation Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-08	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The in-line fuel filters in the fuel delivery modules of 2002 – 2005 model year Land Rover Freelander vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. The filters may cointain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond the filer p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-08	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE The in-line fuel filters in the fuel delivery modules of 2002 – 2005 model year Land Rover Freelander vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. The filters may cointain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond the filer p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-25	350000 EQUIPMENT RESCINDED – Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak – RESCINDED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-14	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-26	010000 STEERING The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-26	020000 SUSPENSION The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-26	200000 WHEELS The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-06-10	072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LAND ROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURED AWAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN A Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-08-14	072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP CUSTOMERS OF FREELANDER VEHICLES ARE BEING ALERTED TO THE PRESENCE OF A PROBLEM BY ILLUMINATION OF THE M.I.L. OR FAILURE OF THE ENGINE TO START. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN ISOLATED INCIDENTS OF STALLING. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-01-29	092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LANDROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS IN FUEL DELIVERY MODULES OF VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURED AWAY FROM SPECIFICATION. MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FIL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-10-28	073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, “VACU-FLUSH” TYPE EQUIPMEN S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-02-10	010000 STEERING SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-02-10	190000 TIRES SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-02-10	200000 WHEELS SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-01-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL UNIT (DCU) FAULT CODES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-30	030000 BRAKES (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-20	090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FUEL GAUGE LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-10-13	034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN GREASE. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-08	072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-10-28	060000 ENGINE (PWS) ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, “VACU-FLUSH” TYPE EQUIPMEN S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-21	131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-21	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-20	036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) AVAILABILITY FOR REPAIRS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-11-19	034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC FRONT BRAKE DISC VIBRATION RESOLUTION. BRAKE PULSATION OR SHUDDER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-20	035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AVAILABILITY. LAND ROVER FREELANDER. ALL MODEL YEARS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-03-07	100000 POWER TRAIN CORRECT IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK PLUG. THE SIMILARITY OF THE FREELANDER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVEL INSPECTION PLUG TO SURROUNDING FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE INCORRECT BOLT WITH DAMAGING CONSEQUENCES. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-09-10	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEW P-CODES IS USE ON T4. TO INCLUDE 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. *NM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-12-16	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REVISED PROCEDURES AND TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-08	072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LAND ROVER: FUEL FILTERS WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY ALTER FUEL FLOW. THE VEHICLE MAY THEN RUN ROUGH, MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY COME ON, AND THERE MAY BE OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM UPDATED 4/9 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-08	092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LAND ROVER: FUEL FILTERS WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY ALTER FUEL FLOW. THE VEHICLE MAY THEN RUN ROUGH, MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY COME ON, AND THERE MAY BE OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM UPDATED 4/9 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-01-29	072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LAND ROVER: FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN GASOLINE VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURERS WAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FILTER Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-01-29	092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP LAND ROVER: FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN GASOLINE VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURERS WAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FILTER Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

3 Recalls for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

16 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

3 Investigations for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander

39 Service Alerts for 2005 LAND ROVER Freelander