1995 LAND ROVER DEFENDER Recall 19169 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	95V099000
Make:	Land rover
Model:	Defender
Year:	1995
Component:	Power train:axle assembly
Manufacturers Involved:	Range rover na., inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	12/01/1994
End Date Of Manufacturing:	01/01/1995
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	155
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	05/30/1995
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Land rover
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/16/1995
Date Added To File:	05/22/1995
Defect Summary:	At port of entry, a quality overcheck of the differential pinion shaft torque was performed. this check required the removal of the driveshafts. when the driveshafts were reinstalled, the wrong sized nuts were used.
Consequence Summary:	The nuts can loosen, ultimately causing the disconnection of one or both of the driveshafts resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the hardware on the involved vehicles with hardware of the appropriate specifications.
Further Notes:	System: powertrain; axle assembly.vehicle description: multipurpose vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact range rover at 1-301-731-9040. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1995 Land rover Defender Power train:axle assembly Recall